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Terry M
Terry M Blogger Quincy, IL on Feb 29, 2012
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My garden cupola

A friend brought over some old windows knowing that I would do something fun with them. The outcome? This fun large garden cupola over my septic tank! The roof is plastic ceiling tiles.
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  • Kim L Knoxville, IA
    Terry M.I just thought this was a very cute idea. I thought it would be nice to get in it to change things in it if needed. I didn't think it was such a crazy idea. So are you calling me crazy?
    on Jun 06, 2012 · Like 0
  • Terry M Quincy, IL
    Kim L, LOL, not calling you crazy, luckily I can just reach in mine and change out my statute if needed, or even the plants!
    on Jun 06, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kelly S Bremerton, WA
    the grass is always greener over the septic tank! The view is beautiful.
    on Jun 11, 2012 · Like 0
  • Terry M Quincy, IL
    Kelly S, that saying doesn't work in our case! The reason for this flower bed came because the grass would not stay green over the septic tank. I think it sucked the moisture out of it, so i did some research and found that I could plant shallow rooted plants over it...then came the cupola.
    on Jun 12, 2012 · Like 1
  • Stephenie Klingler - Prof... Concord, MI
    Terry-I liked your idea so much I am putting one over our well head in the back yard. I just cannot decide what to put inside it! Love your statute, but I don't have one - YET. LOL. Thanks again for sharing this.
    on Jun 12, 2012 · Like 0
  • 'Raven E Chester, SD
    amazing! love it!
    on Jun 14, 2012 · Like 0
  • Jacqueline S Fitzwilliam, NH
    As a little modification, you can always hinge one side and have the whole side open...but nah.....Id rather see Terry climb in and out!
    on Jun 14, 2012 · Like 1
  • Robert B
    This is my wifes Cupola that I made for her.
    • Flower Garden Cupola 3
    on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 4
  • Sherry R Lubbock, TX
    Very, very nice. I started one with old shutters. Would appreciate any small creative ideas for mine. Especially for a roof suggestion.
    on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
  • Susan S Fredericksburg, VA
    @Robert - my my, now that is quite nice!! I love the horse weather vane!!
    on Jun 16, 2012 · Like 0
  • Robert B
    Sherry R. This website has all the directions: http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects...
    on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 1
  • Leslie M Hanson, MA
    Great Idea! I was wonder how to cover my septic tank....
    on Jun 17, 2012 · Like 2
  • Jeanette Country Design S... Payson, AZ
    I have been thinking about adding a cupola somewhere around here. Now I'm truly inspired. Thanks!
    on Aug 21, 2012 · Like 1
  • Becky Reep
    Great focal spot and use for discarded windows!
    on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0
  • Texas Ponds and Water Fea... Elgin, TX
    Very neat idea for a garden accent!
    on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 1
  • Gretchen Everman Blairsville, GA
    Love this what a good idea.
    on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • deezie Stratford, CT
    Are you kidding!! this is amazing. I would never have thought of this. You are quite talented.

    deezie

    on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 1
  • Robert B
    @ Becky used and old windows is a great idea however I made the windows too. Thankyou everybody for the kind words and compliments!
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    on Sep 08, 2012 · Like 2
  • Leida R Tampa, FL
    Robert B, WOW!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! You should have your window cupola on its own post. You could still do it. : )
    on Sep 08, 2012 · Like 1
  • Laura S Chicago, IL
    love the roof! the tiles look like old tin ceiling tiles
    on Sep 09, 2012 · Like 0
  • Mj Rainey
    Love this next on my list.
    on Sep 16, 2012 · Like 0
  • Judith F Wills Point, TX
    This is great, love it!!!
    on Mar 01, 2013 · Like 0
  • Judith F Wills Point, TX
    We have an older septic system and there is a spot in our back yard, close to the hose, that stays semi damp and sometimes very wet. Is this something to consider for that area?
    on Mar 01, 2013 · Like 0
  • Kristine Blake Greensboro, MD
    What material did you use for the roof? Was it tin?
    on Mar 07, 2013 · Like 0
  • JEANIE MOLT Burns, OR
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    Love this idea...im going to build a similar one over my septic tank,Thank you for your amazing idea

    31 minutes ago · Like 0

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