DIY Wood Privacy Screen

Are your utility boxes/meters visible on the side of your house? Have you built a 'privacy' screen or box for them? Our utility boxes and gas meter are on the West side of our house. Do we go over there a lot? No. Do I like the look of them? No. I'm not even sure if they are very visible to the drivers who pass by on their way down the street. But, I do see them when I am mowing or pulling weeds and they bug me.

Wind chimes can be created out of so many things, and when it comes to repurposing thrift stores are not my only go to. There are a lot of items at dollar stores that can be repurposed into fun and creative projects.

I've seen several DIY projects for privacy fences, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money or put a ton of effort into this project. Unfortunately, I have a champagne vision with a beer budget, but we were able to complete this project for less than $30 in under two hours. Paul (the hubs), was going to be doing most of the work, and I would be the job foreman. I'm happy to report that we're still married, even after our...«lively» debate about why its unrealistic for me to expect full growth ivy winding it's way through the lattice panels, while we sit in cushy new patio chairs sipping Mojitos listening to the gentle gurgle of a three-tier water feature that he could also build that weekend? Geesh, he's such a killjoy.

I realized that my hardenbergia was not thriving because it is a climbing vine and didn’t have anything to climb! Hardenbergias produce stunning purple flowers, is native to Australia, and makes a lovely addition to any space. I decided to build a wood and copper trellis to help bring the plant back to health and to give it a structure to climb with an artful design. This wood and copper trellis was simple and inexpensive to make using leftover pine and copper pipes and adds so much visual interest to my backyard.

Am I a magician?? Maybe. I have posted how I transformed a wood box into mimicking galvanized metal. Now watch how I transform a glass table top into wood before your very eyes!

Instructions for building a wooden garden bridge.

When remodeling our front porch, we had to remove our old mailbox and ended up covering the spot where it hung with our new privacy wall. With no great spot to hang the mailbox on the house, we started brainstorming other ideas. We loved this mailbox stand idea because it gives the whole design of the front yard a little depth. We hated the premade mailbox stands we found, so we decided to make our own with the same style and materials we were using on our privacy wall and new railing. We think it ended up giving us a nice, modern look, and it was super affordable compared to the prices charged for «modern» mailboxes or some premade mailbox stands.

If you have a table that is bare or needs a makeover, try this painted faux wood-grain effect. It's a simple project, but the outcome is breathtaking. Here are the simple steps on how to complete this project.

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{Disclosure: This is a sponsored post from Zibra Brushes but the opinions and projects are mine all mine!} Calling all my bargain shoppers! Love those inexpensive wood pieces you find at mass craft stores but don’t like the color? Grab some Zibra brushes and create your own farmhouse chic home decor to brighten up any space!

The Lily Tiger Woods,  big, bold, colourful, reliable and a right show off.

We wanted to add a bit more privacy to our deck, and after thinking about different options, decided that lattice windows would work best. You can customize this look with as much or as little lattice as you want. In our situation, the openness of this design works great. It offers just the right amount of privacy screening, yet we can still enjoy the scenery. Another bonus is you can add some hooks and have plenty of room for hanging plants!