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76 DO IT YOURSELF Summer 2020

A

EASY BREEZY Extra shade,

privacy, and comfort are

at your fi ngertips when

you soften the structure

with billowy white outdoor

curtains, left. Galvanized

pipes, elbows, nipples, and

fl anges come together

to create curtain rods

that can stand up to the

elements. To assemble

curtain rods for the

short side of the cabana,

attach 1-inch 90-degree

galvanized elbows and

1-inch galvanized nipples

on either end of two 1×36-

inch galvanized pipes. Put

the grommeted curtains

on the rods, and then add

galvanized fl oor fl anges

on either side. Secure the

rod to the upper apron of

the structure using 1-inch

exterior wood screws (A).

For the long curtain rods,

repeat the process using

1×60-inch galvanized

pipe. Complete the

serene setting with neutral

pillows and greenery.

OPT FOR READY-MADE CURTAINS OR

MAKE YOUR OWN FROM WEATHER-

RESISTANT GROMMETS AND

OUTDOOR FABRIC THAT’S RESISTANT

TO MILDEW AND FADING.

style

tip

DO IT

BETTER

GALVANIZED PIPE IS

AVAILABLE IN MANY OFF-

THE-SHELF SIZES, BUT IT

CAN ALSO BE CUT TO YOUR

DESIRED DIMENSIONS

AND THREADED AT THE

HARDWARE STORE.

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