Make a Shade Canopy with Mosquito Net for the Patio! - Thrift Diving
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In this video, I'll walk you through step-by-step how I created this DIY canopy shade with mosquito net for my patio! It almost didn't turn out because I wasn't sure how to install the canopy share or how to hang the mosquito net. But I figured it out and it turned out awesome! See how it turned out and how you can make this, too!
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Do you think you could add some type of wood roofing on top with the shingles and a gutter for drainage in the future to make it more waterproof?
@@c.carter7219 It's possible, but you would have to anchor those posts in the ground, and probably get a permit to build that on your property. Also, for me, I don't want something so permanent because I want to be able to remove the canopy for when I want sunlight to come into the family room off of the patio. :)
@@ThriftDiving I total understand! You are right. You would need the permits etc for that. It makes perfect sense.
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@@c.carter7219washed them up for the store 😂🏪🏪 and tellings even iffy
Just ran across your videos and subscribed. You are definitely a blessing and inspiration to women who “want” to DIY or “have” to DIY for whatever reason. Thank you! ☺️
Thank you so much!!
Place something under the posts which are closest to the house. By raising those higher than the outside edge the rain will run right off away from the house. It doesn't have to be too much higher. Just raise it like one to two inches. The rain will roll right off.
Thank you. I looking forward to doing this project.
You are so clever & talented. What is the striped called? I definitely want to make an awning using something water repellent...is it sailcloth? 🤔 Sunbrella..?
We’re about to do this and just ordered our wood longer for the back. That way the canopy is automatically on a slight angle for runoff
Yes elevating the rear is a very good idea. Given that I'd start with higher posts for the back.
Great suggestion! Most people won't know (or think of) that to mitigate water/runoff. I'm wondering if all of the Wood is (or needs to be) Pressure treated?🤔
Looks great! Good solutions and work arounds, I like that you show when you ran into issues and what you did to fix it.
I think I'd prefer white netting because mosquitoes and bugs are less attracted to white fabric and paint.
Thanks for sharing.
Very beautiful,what a great idea!.
Thanks for sharing this great project! I think I will try to duplicate it !! Enjoy!!
This is really impressive, and it’s beautiful too.
I think you were going in the right direction on using the wires. You just needed more rows of wires to go through all the grommets to support the middle of the fabric, and have the whole unit more sturdy.
You might be right on that one. But I think the wood at the top works better.
You are wonderful🤩 what great work and ingenuity ❣️ Small tip maybe on the weights- some coins or stones for weights may be cheaper maybe? X
great job. looks beautiful. love everything about it down to the flowers
You couldnt go wrong with your HOSTAS 🍃🍃🍃🍃🍃 Remember the ancient Egyptians invented our beloved gromets!
I didn't know that! Wow, that's awesome. I'll have to Google that. And yes, hostas are wonderful! Last year I think the deer were eating it, but this year, they seem to be leaving it alone!
Beautiful
Awesome job great idea thank you
I like the idea, I would probably do this at home.
Where did you purchase the mosquitoe net from
Stain or paint the post
why drill holes in bottom of pots b4 adding cement? wouldnt u drill the holes on the sides above where the concrete was so the flowers dirt can drain any excess water? looks cute.
You are so amazing and inspiring with all that you do. This is the perfect project for my daughter since she’s looking for shade options. I never send comments to folks but I wanted to encourage you to keep providing great videos. I appreciate the clarity and instructional content without all the “extra” that others inject. You have a HGTV future or better! I’ve told lots of family diy peeps about your channel. Thank you!
Awww, Deborah, thank you for that feedback!! I feel so special that you left me a message. :) Hope this helps your daughter! I do like that it can easily be taken down off-season or during bad weather. She will love it.
@@ThriftDiving yes, she will!
That's Great for Sharing with Others For A Bright and Great Future.😊🤗☺️😀
Back in the old days (like when I was a kid in the 60s/70s) there weren't a lot of specialised products (eg curtain weights) so we all just used fishing weights. They're strong, small and really cheap. I used to help my mum with her sewing projects (I didn't have bought clothes, except for a kilt, until I went to university. It used to be so much cheaper to sew than to buy. Total opposite now. Even one sewing pattern costs around $20, let alone decent thread at around $ 5--10, fabric, and sew on!) But I digress... The good thing about all this was that I learnt a lot of skills that I now use. Apart from doing some sewing myself (I started by sewing clothes for my teddy when I was 4 years old) I used to cut out mum's patterns, attach grommets, make self-covering buttons, hand-sew hems, thread elastic, etc. I haven't sewn for myself for many years but at least I've got skills I can use in a variety of craft projects.
The 4x4s in the planters seems like such a good Idea for people that aren't allowed to make permanent changes, or if you want to change the configuration or take it with you from one rental property to the next!
As an alternative to commercial curtain weights, use the rounded glass "marbles' that are popular to use in flower vases. They are durable, very inexpensive and will add considerable weight to a drapery hem.
Thank you so much for telling people to wear a mask when working with concrete!
You made it look so easy but I can't even see a button on without a sewing machine 🤪.. I do however have a good trick to hold down the netting, use a hollow curtain rod and fill with sand to weight it the netting down....it worked great at the lake!! Of course I used iron on webbing instead of sewing 🤭
Such a great look, and it could be removed or replaced as needed . Thanks 👍
It amazes me how many you tube videos I've watched where people level posts, fencing, and other things with a standard level. I've had a post level like yours for years, it levels 2 ways so that everything is correct. I paid less than $5.00 dollars for mine, greatest level tool ever invented.
Facts!! They're a must if you're leveling posts! And only like $5!
Those corner holes on the canopy can help water the plants if you put a cheap funnel at the top with a little tubing down the post into your pots. Also I think the Mosquitos will like getting in through the top unless you add more netting over the roof of your structure.
Let us know how it holds up in the rain. It looks fantastic! I have a slight overhang so I’m trying to figure out if this would work for us. Also, could you tell us the approximate cost?
You can use a pressure washer to clean the siding just either turn the pressure down if needed/applicable and/or use a tip with a wide angle... like the (white) 40 degree tip.
I love this creative idea! Especially here in Florida!! I also like that you showed things don't always go as planned, like it does in your mind.... so very true. Just call it "gaining wisdom" hehe
You do a nice job of explaining what you did... it looks great!
Wishing you and your family well, always! 👍
I used a pressure washer on my siding without damage as well. Like you said it all about the proper tips.
I love your ideas and thought you might want to coat the wood with a weather stain. It looks nice and protects the wood from weathering prematurely
I promise if you have a big rain it will fill that canopy and the weight could RIP it and or snap your posts. I work for a awning company and even though they are told to roll them up if its raining people often "forget " the weight of the water bends the Steele arms rips the awning off the house and rips the fabrics. I would suggest adding in a few vents in your canopy to let the water drain.
Totally! that was my thought for the rain and the wind in my area of the US. I also thought the corners could use guy wires or some sort of crossbar braces that had wedged corners Idk?
I'm glad you didn't give up, the finished project is amazing! I even think with my limited sewing skills I can do this too. Thanks for the video!
Gardner i follow put up something similar for her plants. She used the wire to hang the shade cloth. To help the sag she created an X with her wire between the posts. It lifted it up wonderfully and added a design element.
That's a great idea!
Did a project similar to this two years ago. Instead of putting concrete in the flower buckets, I concreted the posts in the ground and put the large pots at each corner post with solar lamps in each one. I hung Eddison lights from three sides leaving a welcome walk-in as it is lower hanging. Also did this project around my in-ground fire pit. I did it on a budget and it worked out beautifully. Pots, lights are all reusable and can take them up before Winter. Tiki torches on the outer perimeter and there you have it.
I bet it made your yard look amazing, Kelly! It really allows you to enjoy your outdoor space in a way that you don't get to when it's just plain and bare. I love the idea of doing this around the fire pit!
Pictures pleeeaaassee!!😊
Would Love To See It Maybe You Could Post a pic of it. Thank You. Sounds Wonderful
Can you share a picture of your project ? Please?! ! I'd like to see it it sounds nice?!
I used a cinder block in the bucket and held the 4 x 4 in place with pea stone. Not much dust and it was fun to break the blocks to size. Then added soil and plants. It makes it easier to move in case it has to be dismantled
Turned out great! I just love how realistic you are, sharing your triumphs along with how you solve problems along the way. I knew they made weights for curtains, but didn't know what they were called (duh!). I'm looking forward to seeing what's next in the shed/mini-house.
Hi Kay! Yes, girllll....this project threw me for a loop and had me very stressed out because I wasn't sure how I was going to turn it around! But it's all part of the story so the mishaps get their own explanation too! LOL. As for the shed, I'm waiting on a mini split to be delivered and installed and then the flooring can go in! WOOHOO!
It turned out great. At first I thought you were going to get rid of the original fabric but I like how you used both. You make me want to tackle some bigger DIY projects ☺️
I definitely had to stick with the striped fabric! I was so happy to figure out a way to make it work! :) Thank you!
Just found your channel!!! You young lady are an ALLSTAR/WONDER WOMAN. I'm 57 and when I was young I was just like you. I'm going to binge watch your videos. I retire in 2 years 1 month 7 days. I'm going to get my Gods sisters together and we are going to polish our homes and condos. Thank you. You are inspiration on steroids.
Aww, thank you! Retirement is the perfect time to start projects because time won't (or shouldn't) be an excuse now they you can do what YOU want!
Oh my stars I had literally just decided to make my own cover for my patio ! Perfect timing 😊
I use some battery operated LED fairy lights outside too BUT I put the battery pack in a ziplock bag, closing it as tightly as possible, and hang in upside down. That way it gets a bit of wind/waterproofing. It's hard for water to fall upwards which is the reason for hanging the bag upside down. I attach a bullclip to the top (which doesn't pierce the bag) and then use the loop at the end of the bullclip to hang it from a tree. You can easily turn the switch on and off without having to take the batteries out of the ziplock bag. If you need to replace the batteries, you still have a usable opening at the bottom.
Girl u worked ur tail off on this. Turned out beautiful. Great job. All my respect to u.
An inexpensive substitute for curtain weights is to sew on large washers along the hem and at the corners.
The regular washers like you use with bolts that you get from the hardware store.
This is a great idea! I’d love to do something similar. I wonder if you’d put the mosquito netting and the Velcro on the inside how would that work? You could use ties or roping to pull it up when you don’t want it? Loved seeing your thought process through all this. It was very helpful!!
You should paint the wood black or white for a finished look. It's very nice.
This looks awesome! I love everything about it. You did excellent work. I wouldn't change a thing. Maybe its a good thing to have some shade on the family room windows during the hot weather? In cool weather you could always remove the canopy to allow more sun in...just a thought. Thank you for the video and inspiration!
Totally AWESOME JOB,I LOVE it.I Need Something Like this Thankyou You Inspire me.
You really did an awesome job! Problems? Nah! You solved them! Love it!
That looks Amazing!!! I love how you dealt with the 'hiccups', when a project goes a little sideways but you still deal with it and figure out a way to make it all work. You really did a fantastic job! We have sort of the same issue with our back patio, it's super hot in the summer so we need some shade, the bugs eat us alive out there so the netting is perfect but it's right outside of our kitchen nook area. I'd like to figure out a way that I can pull back the shade when we're not using it. I think you had the right idea with the grommets but I haven't worked out the mechanics of that either....lol! Thanks for a great video and I'm definitely subscribing! :-)
If you had made your back 2 corner posts longer than the front 2, roof would have had a slope to prevent rain build-up. : )
Great project. I wonder if the supporting wood crosspieces will warp with heat and rain? Maybe metal piping or tubing or PVC? I like the idea of retractable shade but understand why it wouldn't work. Love those bungee things and the weighted mosquito net!
This is one of my favorite projects that you've done, it turned out beautifully. They cost *so* much to buy & they're never exactly what you want.
Aww, thank you!! This still was pretty pricey once I added everything up today when writing the blog post! I think it was like $611! The fabric for the canopy was most expensive. I originally bought that to make awnings, at $30 a yard (OUCH). With cheaper fabric, it will be less expensive. Oh, and the flowers and planters added to the cost. It all adds up! LOL
@@ThriftDiving off cuts will be cheaper, if they can be found. Im sure the places that make these type of things as wholesale, will have a decent amount. If they can’t be used, they would sell them to get some wastage money back for them.
This is such an amazing video! I’ve been wanting a pergola-type structure for my garden but I’ve not seen any that I like and also they’re expensive.
I’m in awe at how you achieved this beautiful garden addition and also it’s relatively easy. I’d need to have someone see the fabric for me but the rest I believe I could do myself.
Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. 🥰🥰
This is absolutely gorgeous AND the perfect solution to my patio cover issue. Thank you so much!!
Totally cute and thrifty! Wondering what the cost to this project is ?
Putting the posts in pots is a great idea because this way my township won’t consider it a taxable permanent structure! My husband said to make the rear posts taller so rain rolls off the ‘roof’. I can do this myself!!
Yes, he is right. I have to make that adjustment myself for the rain to roll off, if you plan to keep it up all the time. Otherwise, just remove the canopy when it's not in use so the rain doesn't collect. :)
Serena you are a woman of many talents... Absolutely loving the ideas....
Aww, thank you!! I appreciate that so much!
Wonderful idea and clear instructions. An option to use in place of the square would be stainless steel washers (so they don't rust) tacked into the hem or, a Weighted Drapery Tape - Sausage Bead that looks like a cord that can be inserted in the casing of a hem. The drapery tape is usually sold by the yard at most fabric stores or even by a roll. Another tip is when setting a post (in concrete, gravel, or even just dirt) put long stainless steel nails or screws into at least two opposite sides, several inches up from the bottom of the post. Keep several inches of the metal head-end sticking out. This will create an "anchor" to keep the post stable.
Definitely! I have used the washer for weights in curtains! The curtain weights are a bit heavier, though, which I think helps hold it in place. Thanks for the tip about keeping the post stable!!!
Thank you! You kept it REAL👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Sharing mistakes and solutions! Great Job! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
Your final result looks great! But at 3:15, I stopped to cringe. Decades of bimbo-rigging disasters taught me hard facts, like a large structure needs a rigid top or bottom to hold the whole thing up. Let me guess--the round pots on the bottom tip over like Weebles, and the wire tension on top makes it all go hinky, right? I'll watch the rest...and I bet your solution will be using 2x2s on top.
Edit: BINGO! You went with the 2x2s, exactly! It's a beautiful job...but then I started to think what about shedding rain water? It would be easy to create a version with a slightly peaked roofline, and the 2x2s will support it. In the middle front & back, attach an extender a few inches high, then connect them with a 2x2. Set the 2x2 on the diagonal so the cloth drapes over it like a roofline. But DANG! You have a terrific setup there.
It looks amazing 👏 only thing I'd do differently is I'd want to stain the timber posts, but that would just be my preference.
Same! I didn't mention it in the video, but many times pressure treated wood can't be stained or painted right away. You can test it with water to see if it's ready. I just left it for now!
@@ThriftDiving good to know
I was going to make the same comment. Fantastic job! I think it would look great with the posts painted white or black, or a deep stain. Well done. 👍😊
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Hi,, Super idea...great presentation and descriptions. Also, ty for sharing your ideas that didn't work. It saved me alot of headaches. I have heard of using washers for curtain weights. I think it might be cheaper. Anyway, loved your video : )
Well I think I could do the frame but not the material. I don't sew. But I have a different idea for the mosquito 🦟 net. Use one of those gathered nets that hangs over a bed. You'd have to add cross beams to hang it from.
I have an outdoor bathtub that I want to do this with to keep the bugs out. And to hang some old windows that I will have some glass in glass resin art work on.
I was planning on using wire ropes for my sunshade too. Glad that I watched this first, especially as I haven't bought the wire yet. I have grommets and everthing else I need. I have a general shade sail (rectangular) but also bought four shower curtains which I was going to use to keep the rain off. I'll see which one works better or looks better. I need to be able move the shade open/shut depending on the climate. (I get NO sun in my courtyard all winter long, then full sun for half of summer!) I have two spare large terracotta pots and two spare metal tubes which I'll concrete in the pots and run a long across the middle of the sunshade. Hopefully that will help to keep the top of the shade up and stop some sagging. It's all an experiment, isn't it?
I was going to say- add drainage holes after the concrete has set. Drill them at an angle downwards from the inside at the top of where the concrete is set. That way you can still add soil and plants in the top.
We are thinking of doing something very similar in our backyard but this looks like it will be way easier for us!! Love it 👏👏👏
I love love seeing projects 😁it’s absolutely beautiful the mosquito netting is awesome ( I had one that I purchased from Amazon and the weather actually tore it up😞... must have been the wrong material so I will definitely try this 🤩one
My sister dis something simular for her apartment balcony. She made a seam at the bottom and threaded yardsticks through the seam. She rolled them up when not inbuse
Thanks for creating this video & sharing helpful details about this inventive & charming project, Thrift Diving 🌻 the results are very attractive
Great idea you may find it better to use stick and sew velcro the soft side has no glue.just in case you gum up your sewing machine up
Very very nice. Thanks for the grommet tutorial as well.
👍🤩😍💝It looks nice but what about the gaps at the top of the canopy where bugs can come in from the top? 🤔
As usual you kick a66!!!!! My only suggestion is that velcro doesn't always stay, I had to add staples. So if you're going to move take a few minutes and staple the velcro to the post, just the sticky side
Yes. It does look fantastic. What was the solution to prevent water sitting on top?
I'm surprised you put it in front of the window in the first place??
Great project!! Looks fantastic!!
It looks great. Light one OFF bug lamp in there, and it will be absolutely bugless inside.
Sis Sis!
You did it again.
I love how you went beyond by cleaothe house as well.
I enjoy watching you use your GOD given talent.
Your outdoor seating area turned out so BEAUTIFUL.
I hope you and your family have any fun and relaxing days and evenings using you covered patio
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Love your project. I would stain the structure to make it look a little more polished. I would put water catchers under your pots so your carpet doesn’t get stained. A magnetic closure would be great entry/exit. And finally, you could use fishing weights, like for a throw net to weight the bottom if you needed a little more staying power. Nothing like an armchair quarterback…am i right?
I would retract the awning when not in use, especially when rain is expected. You will have to take the netting down in order to retract the awning. Also, can you move the entire thing to the left so that it is not blocking the window? Or at least be more symmetric. Overall I love what you did.
Just wondering if wind ever knocked the posts over?
Loved your garage netting project and now your shade/mosquito net for patio comfort! Always thinking and solving problems. You’ll figure out the retractable option…👍🏽
Really pretty and kudos for brainstorming the technical design. HOWEVER, sorry to be a Debbie Downer but a "flat" canopy WILL hold rain and the weight of water in the center of the canopy will strain your fastenings. I've used a lot of tarps around my homestead to cover a variety of things and any surface needs to be sloped downward to let the rain run off. That's why every store bought canopy or tent you see is peaked in the middle. That either requires another pole in the middle or the strong metal framing that you usually see on umbrellas and canopies. My recommendation would be to either make the outer poles a couple inches shorter and pull the canvas taut, to create more of a slanted awning effect. Or, always release 3 sides of the canvas when it rains :(
Completely agree. I meant to discuss this in the video, for sure. The plan is the just release it if it's not in use because the rain will definitely pool in the middle. I'd like to see if I can find a way to insert some parts in the middle so that it's steepled. For now, the best idea is to just release it when not in use. The bungees are easy to unhook, too. Thanks for the tips!
Quite impressive and very innovative. It’s absolutely lovely and inviting. A few glasses of wine and great company , voilà a perfect afternoon or evening . Congratulations!
I absolutely love this shade/mosquito netting. I have been trying to come up with something for our patio - but look no farther. This is stunning and I cannot wait to make one for my patio. Thank you for designing something beautiful but practical. The flowers and twinkle lights are the icing on the cake!!!
What a great job you did - and so much patience. Well done it looks fabulous!
What good timing - we need one of these
Thank you!! Hope yours turns out nice, too. :)
Awesome ideas here.
I was thinking how I could add a screened area on top of my deck, but didn't want to screw into the boards. The planter containers, genius!
I saw someone mentioned sailcloth. I may use that idea for the "roof" to minimize having to use the sewing machine. Mine's been idle for too long and may not be in best shape.
It looks amazing. Great job🙂
Thanks, Evonne!
Love it, you did a great job
Another amazing project Serena! I sent this one to my daughter. 👍👍👏👏
Excellent video of a practical home project. Thank you so much for the step by step instructions.
I actually used 90% Shade Cloth over painted PVC that I ordered from Amazon and it shades out 90% of the sun. A really good idea for here in TN. That sounds really dark, but the fabric is a tan color and it looks a lot like that shelf paper. My 2nd yr using the same cloth and it has not worn at all!
This is awesome, love you tell all the details. Thanks for sharing.
Great design 🥰. I can do this to my pergola ! Thank you
Your project turned out really beautiful😍! I am attempting to make mosquito net curtains for my patio and know exactly what you mean about the project not coming out like it does in your head. Tfs🙏🏻.
Beautiful work. Hint: another way to add weights in the hem is to use fishing weights.
Good idea!!
Great job. Wonderful presentation. Videography exceptional. Teaching clear, easy to understand and follow. Thank you so much for sharing. Mucho Gracias
Thank you!!!
Great job ...!!! Thanks for your honesty. This helps people like me to move forward in projects when they don't go as planned.
If it collects rain you can also take the bungee cords off and let the rain run off. And like you said if there's a heavy rain take it completely down. This is a great, fantastic, rocket scientist idea. I'm glad I saw this, we are gonna try to do this
Just happened upon your channel and was amazed at your creativity, so I subscribed! Great job. I find artistic folks like you so interesting and educational. Thanks for sharing. I look forward to your next video. :)
You did a great job! I really like it. I also love the floortiles. You actually gave me an idea with the plastic planterpots for the upright wooden structure. Thank you! Enjoy your mozzie free zone! It's a good thing you don't have cats...
You Did an Awesome Job No Matter What. You Are Blessed with Creativity. I Think You Did A Very Good Job on Your Patio. The patio is Beautiful with the Flowers. Keep doing what You Do Best. Thanks for Sharing How You Did It. 😊🤗
Oh girl! You did an amazing job, well done and thank you for your great ideas 💡 simply amazing 🤩