Lowe's Creative Ideas: Building an Outdoor Privacy Screen - outdoor lighting
Lowe's Creative Ideas: Building an Outdoor Privacy Screen
Jeni Wright from the Lowe's Creative Ideas team shows how to build privacy screens for your backyard. Download the complete instructions from www.LowesCreativeIdeas.com First, lay out all of your supplies. The screens will be built inside out, so start by building the interior frame. Once the inner frame is built, attach to the outside posts with screws. The posts are just two 2 x 6s with a 2 x 4 in between. Make sure everything is squared up before attaching. Now you can add the rest of the horizontal rails and the metal flashing. Weave the metal flashing (while wearing gloves) and screw them in with sheet metal screws. The last step is to attach the last two 2 x 6 posts. Stain the lumber to your liking. After the building is complete, think about the layout of the screens. Once you have marked the spots for the posts, dig the holes (check with your local utility locating service beforehand). You may want to use an auger to help dig the post holes. Consult with your local building officials to see how deep you can dig. Then, to prep the holes, add some gravel. Now you can place the screens into the post holes and add concrete. Adjust your screens until they are level and the concrete is still setting. Once the concrete has set, you are ready to enjoy your backyard patio screens! For more great ideas like this one, visit www.LowesCreativeIdeas.com
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DIY LARGE SOFT BOX "OUTDOOR" DIFFUSER - outdoor lighting
DIY LARGE SOFT BOX "OUTDOOR" DIFFUSER
webvideomasterclass.ning.com A flash, lamp or lighing diffuser spreads the light from the flash... of a camera. In effect, the light will not come from one concentrated source (like a spotlight), but rather will spread out, bounce from reflective ceilings and walls, thus getting rid of harsh light, and hard shadows. This is particularly useful for portrait photographers, since harsh light and hard shadows are usually not considered flattering in a portrait. A diffusion filter is used in front of a camera lens to soften the image of the scene being shot. OR outside to SOFTEN DIRECT LIGHT FROM THE SUN...
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look online and you will find wheey better designs than this... plus.. you really should look into frosted plexiglass designs... IMO they looks better than anything else.. and they were featured in a coupla tv shows too..
ReplyDeleteI have children too. And for the metal, it's dangerous. I need to replace whit another material
ReplyDeleteI have small grandchildren and the sharp edges on that metal could use some kind of flexible trim to protect little fingers. It's a really great looking project tho.
ReplyDeleteEh I don't know. Maybe it's alright for Mr. Miyagi's house.
ReplyDeleteYou can find the instructions here lowescreativeideas[DOT]com/idea-library/projects/Patio_Hideaway_0311.aspx
ReplyDeleteI know the directions are in the Lowe's creative ideas for home & garden magazine spring 2011. It's free my area gets it in the mail.
ReplyDeleteDid you ever find the actual measurements? I'd like them too and can't find them anywhere. thanks.
ReplyDeletewhere can I get the step by step instructions?
ReplyDeleteThey've got the address beneath video to get the complete instructions.
ReplyDeleteI really like this idea. Very creative. I'm definitely going to check this out.
ReplyDeleteCan you provide a detailed set of instructions? The screen looks great, but the video is too fast and jerky. I'd like actual measurements.
ReplyDeleteI learned so much from your videos! Thank you so much! Lol
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If you were to hear this guy's voice without seeing him, you'd swear it was Alfred Hitchcock talking :) (compliment intended)
ReplyDeleteSubscribed! Great job! Thanks from Russia
ReplyDeleteBriliant!! VERY! VERY! HELPFUL..
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" WOOD" IS WHAT THE PRO'S USE (OR Aluminum) it's cheap, sturdy (IN THE WIND your frame with shower stretched over it will turn into a sail BLOWING! ABOUT!!!) And easy to replace broken section... DRILL A HOLE THROUGH THE SIDE OF EACH END and bolt the frame togher with 4 bolt so that you can take it a part (COLLAPSIBLE FRAME) :)
ReplyDeleteHI @mystarstudios, In answer to you Question you need NYLON OR! PVC
ReplyDeleteHi @harbime Good Question but it is a standard PRO! SIZED frame, ok! the professionals manage because they could afford a van or truck... right? , So what do you do! if you do not have access to a van or truck...?
ReplyDeleteDRILL A HOLE THROUGH THE SIDE OF EACH END and bolt the frame togher with 4 bolt so that you can take it a part (COLLAPSIBLE FRAME) :)
you can build the frame out of pvc pipe with elbows so you asemble and disassemble quickly for transporting.
ReplyDeleteCool, but what about portability? Large wooden frame like yours will be difficult to carry on various shooting locations.
ReplyDeletegonna cop some shower curtains from wally world not now, but right now!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your ingenuity!....Is the shower curtain plastic or fabric?
ReplyDeletevery good! useful video.. keep it up bro!!
ReplyDeletewow! nice effects!!!!!
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