Do you have any idea of what to do with this old car port?

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6 wood posts and metal bars.

Ann · Answer

This would make a great green house or if it can be moved use it for a covered patio area. Can use canvas for the covering.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

If it was mine I would make a greenhouse .

Carolyn · Answer

Could put some sailcloth or canvas fabric across the top for shade, lay brick, gravel, or pavers down for 'floor', hang breezy thin curtains as 'walls' and add a path leading to your garden room/retreat. As large as this is, could include a hammock with pillows at far end, table/chairs, etc. Or, add some trellis walls with growing plants for 'walls'. Add pots of blooming flowers as accents. Can go with calm monotone white/creams, or use a variety of really bold, bright colors, to suit your taste.

Barbara Butters · Answer

Create a pergola using the frame , adding more verticals and horizontal pieces of either metal piping or wood slats , start growing some Virginia creeper ( it grows really fast ) or some other vine type , wisteria , clematis , seating benches or table and chairs , or wicker seating arrangement under neath , add a water feature , the sky is the limit

Ann · Answer

I don't think they sell the material but maybe they have tarps. Tarps probably have the gromets already.. Probably a fabric store or Discount boating supply store. Of course sunbrella canvas prob. would be the best. you could put gromets along the edge and use nylon rope to whip along the sides to hold it on. I live in Stuart but check out the web discount boating stores in your area. Don't waste your time internet can be a good place to research your area. Good Luck and hope you enjoy your project.

Dfm · Answer

oh you lucky dog. the frames are the most expensive part of the out building. tarps and bungee cord to secure them for the roof....i'd use tarps for the sides on back end, a shade cloth on the front roof portion and shade cloth curtains for the front. if you do it right, you can use poles to 'blow out the sides' ie make the side a roof for easier access. shade cloth lets the air in, and depending what level of sun block you want, can block up up 90% of the suns rays. makes a very nice play area/ pool area/ potting the plants area. check out a commercial growers supply catalog....yup they sell to us lay persons... and occasionally have pieces of industrial green house supplies- odd ends from building green houses... cheap... and or can make covers for most grow houses/ carports. or have them in stock...

Barb Rosen · Answer

These folks made a greenhouse! http://alpinegarden.blogspot.com/2013/04/carport-frame-greenhouse-design.html?m=1

Mar3200928 · Answer

greenhouse,plants

Marlena · Answer

The structure is the most expensive part.  I would create an outdoor entertaining area.  You can get some great outdoor material and use the clip grommets if you don't want to sew.  I bought some at Joanne's and used my 50% off coupon.  Very affordable.  UAdd them to the poles.  You can gather them when you want sun inside or close them when not.  You could use patio pavers for the floor.  It's a DIY project that would be fun.  I would put planters with plants and if you are feeling up to it, you could make some pallet seating.  Oldies has some amazing prices on planters, or make some with wood.We made an outdoor chandelier with wood and mason jars with candles.  You could hang something similar by attaching it to the structure.  It would be beutiful.

Bsland Scaping · Answer

Build raised planting beds, cover with heavy clear plastic and have a grow tunnel.

Dawn Kurtz · Answer

Teekki hut!

Kayo Frazier · Answer

Here's my 2 cents...This would be a perfect enclosure for a hot tub...Place the hot tub in the middle that way you can get in/out on both sides & make 2 spots for seating & be able to hang out. I would make curtains out of weather resistant cloth to keep nosy neighbors from peeking.

Naomi · Answer

I can suggest an idea, it will cost you about $1,000. First it looks like it needs to be reinforced that may include a center pole. We had a carport that had a dome shape, we bought steel the length of the building and converted it into a mower shed. We used earth anchors around the perimeter, setting the building on blocks, on the floor we used plastic and crushed limestone. We used a roll-top door on one side, and a vent, and the other side we put in a window and a vent. Your roof will most likely be different that the dome shape we had to work with. Anyway you have options.

Lynnabecker · Answer

Make a greenhouse out of it -- cover with plastic sheeting, old windows, or hard plastic or glass sheets.

Susan · Answer

Measure the height from ground to center top bar, double it, ad 20centimeres. Buy this length shade cloth at hardware. Also buy rivets to punch in to the fabric at bottom hems on both sides of the carport, to anchor to the ground with tent pegs, and punch rivets into fabric, about 4 per line where the fabric will drape over each of the top frame bars. About 4 rivets along each length, and use strong cord to tie shade cloth to frame. depending on the position of the sun, you can also insert a long dowel into the hem of one length, and then sew or glue some velcro straps at each end up towards the top of the wall, one on top and one underneath, then just roll up that wall and secure with the straps to create outdoor sitting area. Shade cloth protects from rain too, so put some old recovered chairs, and some cheap home painted plastic planters full of shade loving plants, including tall growing ones around the perimeter for privacy, and low maintenance garden relaxation area. Good luck and cheers.

Sandra · Answer

Oh, I think it would make a great place to sit and enjoy your Florida yard.  Go online and look at patios or back yard entertainment.  Lord knows here and on Pinterest there are many suggestions on how to make your back yard look inviting.  Even if you use pallets to make the floor and furniture it will be great you can take fabrics and wrap it all around the top form for a roof. Then around the side posts as curtains. OR plant Bougainville, guiding it up and over the top to form a beautiful arch way.  I don't think grape vines will work this far south, but it works up north. If you like the tiki bar idea, use palm fronds all over the top. Wrap wire ove r the top in a grid and attach the fronds with wire. Like a thatched roof. I think your back yard will look great with a beautiful outdoor room.

Debra Palla Wilcox · Answer

I would make a cute cabana area, which you could do with curtains and pavers for the floor.

Anne Marie · Answer

part green house part chicken coop

Cindi · Answer

I think it would make a great greenhouse or chicken coop, if you do that sort of thing, I don't, so if I had it, I would use it as a nice area to sit and read, paint, etc., cover the top and hang curtains on each corner, pave the floor area. I like Moroccan and Gypsy styles, so like bright colors, which would brighten up the whole yard. So many things you could do with it.

Greg Forrest · Answer

If you like Kiwi's you could buy several plants and start growing them on this apparatus how ever you may have to re-in force it as the plant grows as it grows like grapes, or you can grow grapes, or squash lots and be done with it, lots of info online.

Linda Santo · Answer

Measure it and order a new cover. Sides with windows or screens if you wish. They are available on line in many sizes. Canopy roof.

Charro · Answer

Turn it into a she shed. (Roof, siding, floor, Windows, etc.) Use all salvaged materials. It'd be cute!

Greg Forrest · Answer

Also if it became a kiwi grower it would also make for a great place in the shade for sitting and entertaning any make shift tarp placed on this unit will easlily get ripped off by wind, how ever a grape or kiwi bush grows tight and intertwineds with the metal bars, you may have to as more bars that being plastic, metal or wood would do the trick for eventual strength as the plant takes over the apparatus.

Kayo Frazier · Answer

Paige...Just some food for thought...You'd be surprised how much you would be using it. After a long hard day at work having sore, achy, tight muscles would melt away after an hour. Now granted during the day I can understand you might not use it as much because it is southern Florida especially during the summer months, however in the evening or night when it's cooler is possible. Especially if you make the area around it landscaped to make a comfy & cozy spot. Do you have any idea just how popular you'd become w/ family & friends! You'd become the party spot! LOL...Of course, it all depends on what your lifestyle is...This idea might not work at all for you, but just some things to consider.

Nay · Answer

You will figure out what works for you, good luck.

Susan · Answer

You're welcome Paige, if you decide to do it, and have any probs, don't hesitate to contact. Regards, Susan.

Linda Santo · Answer

There are lots of places on line. From Walmart.com to Harbor Freight, Canopiesandtarps.com, ysbw. Google Garage canopy, portable canopy, measure the supports and then xxbyxx canopy cover, whatever. Lots of choices.

Sarah A. Victory · Answer

Make a shelter from the sun and outdoor eating area, add fire pit, water feature, grill--whatever your finances and imagination can handle. Guess who has been watching way too much HGTV? :) ME!

Funnygirl · Answer

I would cover the top with several drop clothes sewn together.Then add light gauzy drapes to the sides.

Deb K · Answer

Hello, put a roof on it and some chairs and a table and you have a nice picnic area in your yard, shade and shelter from the sun and rain! You can even build a nice deck or patio blocks for the flooring

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