Comments on: One Hour Modern Cafe Light Patio Project

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 03:14:52 +0000

In reply to Ben.

Hi Ben!

We just used a narrow shovel (trenching shovel) to dig the hole. I think that type of shovel is used It wasn’t hard. Then we put the post in the hole, backfilled dirt around the post, leaving room right next to the post for the cement. It was easy. Here’s a link to they type of shovel we used — https://www.homedepot.com/p/Razor-Back-47-5-in-Wood-Handle-Trenching-Shovel-2594600/204476143?MERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-205350372-_-204476143-_-N. xoxo

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 18:20:50 +0000

This is all well and good, but you failed to describe how you dug the hole that is the size of the post and not any wider. Certainly not with a shovel or a simple gardening tool because the top part of the hole would be larger and/or the soil would collapse within the hole you were digging (unless it had a high clay content or was miraculously compressed so it wouldn’t do that), particularly if it was 12-18 inches deep.

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 09 May 2020 17:55:30 +0000

P.S. Sorry – I meant the exterior of your house.

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 09 May 2020 17:54:24 +0000

Thank you so much for this post – multiple helpful ideas on here!

I also love the look of your house, the glimpses shown. Is there anywhere on your website where you show more of the front of your house? It’s a lot like mine, only newer/nicer, and I’m looking to spruce mine up so would love some ideas. But if you don’t want to post that much information, I understand!

Thanks again for the cafe lights.

By: Clara Homeworkneeded

Clara Homeworkneeded — Thu, 24 May 2018 12:24:07 +0000

Amazing how simple and at the same time beautiful DIY can be. It looks so calm and reminds me some 60s with Sinatra signing in my back yard=) Wonderful project, thanks a lot!

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:38:01 +0000

In reply to Chelsea @ Making Manzanita.

Thanks Chelsea! It really was SO easy to make. We love it out there 🙂

xoxo

By: Chelsea @ Making Manzanita

Chelsea @ Making Manzanita — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:34:21 +0000

What a beautiful backyard oasis you have created!! Adding the lights really added a lot of character to this space. I can’t believe how simple it is!

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By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 15:01:50 +0000

In reply to Julie.

Hi Julie!!

Yes I think you could pour the concrete in pots and set the posts into the pots. THe posts themselves are pretty light. I would get a pot that is wide at the bottom if that makes sense to keep the whole thing sturdier. Like maybe a square pot if you can find them. There are square tall pots on clearance at target right now that would probably be great. I toyed with the idea of using pots too because it’s much less permanent than putting posts into the ground. Send me a picture if you do it ok? I would love to update the post to show people how to do that and link to you too!

xoxo

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 14:49:42 +0000

In reply to Seana Turner.

Hi Seana!

Yes – the command strips I bought are all-weather. If you go to a command strip section and look the outside command strips have green packaging. I am hoping to keep the lights up all winter. I want to get an outdoor patio heater and a firepit so we can use the area almost all year round!