Sunday, May 24, 2009

Brilliant....right?

So, I had this idea yesterday. String eight sheer curtains (that have been hanging around forever) together and drape them just so over my deck umbrella...presto! Instant screen house!! (okay, it took a few minutes and Mel's help)
It actually works! There are a few gaps on the bottom, but the bugs don't come in! A great place to have morning and/or evening coffee with the hubby...we spent about two hours relaxing in it last night, listening to the Baltimore Oriole sing...no bugs!




Who knew my idea was already thought of...?

But mine is much prettier,sturdier and free....so there!! (their's cost between $30.- and $80.-!!) For the cost of 8 long sheer curtains...you might even have a few of those hanging around like I did...the rest is some electrical wire I had hanging around...did I mention it's NO SEW...I stapled the sides together with a common household stapler...seriously)

5 comments:

Tracy said...

Cool! You are a smart gal :)

Anonymous said...

No way! How cool is that? Should I call you Martha Stewart from now on?

ljm said...

What a great idea! Looks really good too.

The Boisverts said...

Great idea! And getting to hear the Oriole sing from it? Ahhhh, must have been heavenly.

Susan Elizabeth said...

Thanks, gals!