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Blogger Stratford, CT on Sep 10, 2012

An Easy and Cheap Outdoor Update

Over the weekend, we painted our meter to match our siding. It was very easy and cheap and something I could complete start to finish very easily! Check out my blog if you want to read about the fun.

To see more: http://29ruehouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-meter-maid.html

9 Comments

Dee W Rock Creek, OH

you are so right, it looks very nice. we did the same thing after our meter glass was broken while the house was getting sided. The new glass looked so pretty and clean. we used spray paint however for ours. Had slipped cardboard between the neter, pole, wires and the house .

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 1
Steve G Fort Collins, CO

I think meters are the property of the utility company. Is painting them technically allowed? I just tried to look this up to no avail.

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 1
Jan P Windsor, CT

Actually I believe that the power company owns the meter - not the box. (from my days as a csr for CL&P)

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 1
Dee W Rock Creek, OH

I don't know Steve, we just asked the guy that came out to fix the meter.

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 0
Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Jan, that makes sense. Thanks for the clarification.
Dee, if it was OK with him, that's good enough for me.

on Sep 10, 2012 · Like 2
Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT

Hi Everyone! I did call our electric company to make sure it was okay and they said exactly what Jan P said!

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 1
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

I love this project because it clearly shows that keeping up your house is a constant job and there are many small projects you can and should do in a day. It is like washing the dishes...you don't pile them up and only wash them a couple of times a year when the seasons change!

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 2
Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT

Thanks Jeanette - you are so right! There are so many small projects I need to take care of outside!

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 0
Leida R Tampa, FL

Nicely done. Also, thanks for sharing your project, and information as I just as Steve, G, thought that the meters, and related things were the property of the utility companies.

on Sep 20, 2012 · Like 0