How can I DIY a simple awning?
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I have a lot of outdoor fabric that I would love to use in an awning. I have a small wooden deck (4x6) with wooden railings. I need a simple design for an awning that I can leave up most of the year and remove in the winter. I'm a 67 year old widow, so SAFE AND SIMPLE for a handy, but old lady would be welcome!
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For more a simple, easily taken down- you can use rope: http://www.prettyprudent.com/2011/08/prudent-home/how-to-make-a-simple-canvas-awning-2/
For something more permanent, you'd need an awning frame and then: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/decor/diy-striped-awning-2212115?expand_all_questions=1
Can't wait to see!
DIY Striped Awning
See if you can find a solution here. https://www.pinterest.com/explore/patio-shade/
How about a patio shade sail? There are at least three articles about them here on hometalk (just type in "sail" in the search bar above). You can mix and match different fabrics and sails to cover whatever size area you want.
You can also get supplies and hardware from Sailrite. Their website offers fabulous step-by-step how-to videos on this and many other outdoor living projects.
Thank you! I'll check it out
If you already have outdoor fabric, buy a grommet kit ($8.00) and put your own holes in your material. Use either rope, carbine clips or even zips ties which are much cheaper and come in various sizes.