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a summer diy project 

7/6/2015

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how to cover up your ugly air conditioner

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 In honor of summer, I wanted to share one of our backyard projects - a lattice screen for the a/c or compost area. 
So spending a lot of time outside meant staring at this:
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Hope you had a good fourth of July!
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After a bit of research, here is the blueprint my husband came up with:
He found this explanation helpful. 
It can be a weekend project. 

Basic steps:
  • Take measurements for the  enclosure space you want to screen.  My husband measured around both the a/c foundation and the concrete slab where the trash cans sit.
  • Get your lumber and cut it down to size.
  • Frame it out, then manually attach and secure lattice.
  • Stain it.
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And here it is!
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(Check the weather forecast before you apply the stain to make sure it won't rain while the stain is drying.)
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