Using a miter saw (or hacksaw) make the following PVC cuts:

- Cut each 10’ pipe to 8.5’ (put aside 2 of the cut pieces)

- From the remaining cut off pieces, cut (6) sections of pipe each 4” in length

Create the top section of the arch (do this on the ground):

- Connect the two PVC pipes you set aside to the cross fittings

- Place the (6) 4” pieces into the cross pieces

- Attach the elbow to the 4” pieces making sure they point away from the top of the arch.

- *If you are concerned about the pieces coming apart, the pipe fittings and pipes can be glued into place.

Use a mallet to hammer the rebar into place.

Put the PVC pipe on each of the (6) rebar pieces. Attach the pipes on one side to the top of the arch and then the other other side.

If you are satisfied with the fit, clean the pipe with the mineral spirits and rags, let dry, then spray paint. You can take it apart and do this but we found it was easier to spray paint it in place. Be sure to protect the sidewalk and adjacent plants from overspray.

Attach netting lights using the zip ties. Cut off the zip tie tails with the wire cutter. Attach the App Lights in the same manner.

We used app lights, which are lights that can be controlled with an iPhone. With these lights, we can animate the lights for a fun Christmas light show!

If you want to see what went wrong in our first version of this project- check out our website!