Sunset Cabana

I saw this really cool project for the garden on Sunset.com. I think it will be easy to do...or rather, easy to watch Mr. Donaghy do it! I think he secretly loves that I create projects for him around the house. He grumbles and huffs and puffs but once it's finished, he really does enjoy his efforts.



Here are the instructions...

With our checklist of tools and materials, some PVC pipe, and a little elbow grease, you can transform your outdoor space into an instant retreat ― all for about $300. This backyard lounge serves as both a casual spot for year-round entertaining and a private refuge with resort style.

Cabana checklist: What you’ll need

Frame

Eight 10-foot 1 ½-inch schedule-40 PVC pipes
10 feet of 2-inch-diameter ABS pipe
Four 1 ½-inch schedule-40 L-shaped pipe fittings
Four 1 ½-inch T-shaped pipe fittings
Masking tape
Matte-silver spray paint
Twenty ¾-inch self-tapping metal screws

Curtains

10 yards of 54-inch-wide outdoor fabric
36 feet of #2 double-loop chain (to weigh down fabric on windy days)
2 rolls of heavy-duty fusible sewing tape (we like Stitch Witchery; $2.99; joann.com)
Tools

Post-hole digger
Shovel
Hacksaw
Tape measure
Pencil (for marking measurements)
2-foot level
Iron (for heating/pressing sewing tape)
Sewing machine (optional)
Scissors
Electric drill with bits
Heavy-duty wire cutters
2 ladders (one for each builder)
Time: Approximately 2 days, including drying time for paint. (Note: Assembling the frame requires two people, so enlist a partner on the second day of the project.)

Price Tag: About $300 (about $100 for frame, plus $20/yard for fabric)