How can I make a sturdy cover for an ugly outdoor pump?
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Butts
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we have a pump in our front yard....an eye sore...i am looking for an EASY cover i can make that is sturdy and withstand the weather in florida
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How big? Can you post a picture? Is it up against your house or in the middle of the yard?Remember that your pump draws in air to cool the impeller so a cover cannot be solid. Some plantings might be the easiest and will look nice. You can google DIY pump covers and pool pump covers to get some ideas. The easiest ones to build are simple wooden boxes. See if any of these help:
https://www.google.com/search?q=diy+pump+cover&tbm=vid&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiEvN-7pPPjAhWkm-AKHZewDo0Q_AUIDigD&biw=1874&bih=896&dpr=1
I would add some greenery or build trellis that ivy or pretty flowers could grow on it. Check out those ideas here on Pinterest
Maybe you could adapt something like this:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/landscaping/removable-30370234
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Here is a creative PVC screen. I am pretty sure you could also spray paint it to match your home's color, too.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/diy-pvc-pipe-privacy-screen-40998040
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