I rent a small house that has a lovely back garden, but I really love the idea of building new garden ideas, and I don’t want to lose my deposit by doing something permanent. Luckily, when I found this awesome renter-friendly string light posts video tutorial by Heather Moxie DIY, on YouTube, I knew it would be perfect for my garden. This project will have all the charm of a built-in custom lighting installation, but you will be able to pick it up and move it when you go.

Materials For The Renter-Friendly String Lights:

  • Kwikcrete fast-setting concrete
  • Concrete mixing tools (a power drill with mixing attachment)
  • A bucket
  • Planters
  • Water
  • 2 x 2 posts (in desired height)
  • spray polyurethane (to finish)
  • Hooks and screws
  • A string of lights (I found mine at Michael’s)

Directions:

In this awesome renter-friendly string light posts video tutorial by Heather Moxie DIY, on YouTube, you will learn how to make this string lights idea in a few easy steps. 

DIY Concrete Ideas - Outdoor Decor - Home Depot Outdoor Lighting
Image By: Heather Moxie DIY Via YouTube

Then, you will spray the polyurethane finish onto the poles and fasten the hooks near the top. All you will need to do is to place them around the garden and string your lights.

DIY Outdoor Lighting - Concrete Pole Lighting - DIY Outdoor String Lights
Image By: Heather Moxie DIY Via YouTube

This is a beautiful project, and also really easy. You can rest assured, you will not be messing up the owner’s property as well.

How To Make Renter-Friendly String Light Posts

Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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