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Outdoor Privacy Screens

You may have a fabulous home, but your neighbors probably don’t. Or they park their RV in the alley, or there is that fabulous neighbor you call the freeway…In any case, no matter where you live an outdoor privacy screen may not be such a bad idea.

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We found these two easy DIY outdoor privacy screens that you can make in a weekend.

Privacy screen idea: Framed lattice

This first privacy screen is made by framing a piece of lattice with some metal braces and 2x4s. The 2x4s come down the sides to form legs. Secure the front legs into pots with cement. Then fill the rest of the pot with potting soil and flowers. Try growing clematis and moon flowers in the pot and train them to grow up the lattice.

Privacy screen idea: Ivy frame

You can also use a wood frame and twine to train bean plants and ivy to grow on. The lattice will have some privacy gaps at first, but once the ivy grows in, you’ll have nice protection from your neighbors.

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First, make frames from 2x4s and screw them into your fence. Then, add hooks on the inside of the frame and weave twine in between the hooks. The twine is the structure for your plants. Once the plants mature, they will help hide an odious view of your neighbor’s RV.

See more DIY privacy ideas around the web:

You may also like this free pallet fence idea.

Best privacy screens on Amazon

If the DIY route fills you with dread, here are some inexpensive privacy screens you can get on Amazon.

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Enclo Privacy Screens EC18022 5ft H x 3.2ft W Concord Wood Outdoor Privacy Fence Screen, Perfect to Hide Trash Cans (1-Panel)
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Bestseller No. 2
Goleray 6’Hx12’W Outdoor Freestanding Privacy Screen Fence Panels with Iron Poles, Metal Privacy Screen Cover Temporary Fence for Patio Backyard Garden Deck Fencing, Brown
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Enclo Privacy Screens EC18030 73.5in H x 36in W Tiaga Slatted Premium Wood Freestanding or Surface Mounted Privacy Screen Kit (1 Panel)
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WEEDING 36″W X 45″H Outdoor Privacy Screen, Vinyl Air Conditioner Fence with Metal Stake, No Dig Trash Can Enclosure for Outside- 2 PVC Panels, White, Horizontal
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Duraspace 6 Panels Room Divider 6 FT Tall Weave Fiber Freestanding Double Hinged Extra Wide Folding Screen for Patio Privacy (Brown)
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138″ x 71″ Retractable Side Awning,Waterproof & UV-Resistant, Folding Privacy Screen Room Divider Roll Up Balcony(Grey)
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Suncast 4 Panel Reversible Outdoor Screen Enclosure, 44″ (H) x 23″ (W) per, White
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Halmuz Privacy Screen Outdoor& Indoor Decorative Panels Planter Wall Metal Fence Panels Modern Privacy Screen Fence with Stand,Outdoor Divider Rectangular-Shaped Edition,White
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jeaniene

Sunday 26th of July 2015

what was the size of the pots and how much cement did you use?

Gussie

Monday 28th of March 2011

Id like a material list and directions for the first privacy fence on this page...how do I get them.

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