How do I make an inexpensive patio cover?
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Hello Mur,
Use an old sheet or Mattress frilled sheet. Fix Batten to wall and Post in each corner. Pin/nail to Batten and drape over corner posts and secure with Pin or nail.
Hope that helps.
Use a plastic picnic table cloth and the Dollar store bungee cords.
How about a pergola? A temporary fix would be an EZ Up.
here are some good ideas!
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/10-smart-ways-to-bring-shade-to-your-outdoor-space-47776#how-to-build-a-canopy-frame
For a solution that is fast and easy to install, I would suggest purchasing an offset (also called a cantilever) umbrella. This style rotates and tilts to provide shade in different directions, angles, and heights. For maximum sturdiness, anchor down into the patio concrete with pins.