The meters on houses and buildings today are usually smart meters and of course they are just plain ugly. These meterrs communicate energy usage by radio frequency so you would not want to block that. To be certain what you can do as far as camouflaging them, I would check with the company that provides that utility and go from there.
Hello. I have the same feature on the front side of my house and painting it the same color as the house really helped. I also put some decorative birds on top.
Trying to make the meter disappear with paint can be one option.
Where I live you cannot mess with your electric meter. What some people do is put a lattice work fence around it, but you must leave room to get to the meter. It is against code.
Hi! Check with your power company first. We planted a pretty shrub that blocked the view of it from the street, but doesn't block access to the meter itself.
Our town has a lot of restrictions regarding covering them up or blocking access with a hedge, so we just planted a few large bushes around them, with a path behind.
This unsightly electric meter is located on the wall on our deck where we entertain. I have looked everywhere for realistic ideas but have found nothing that works fo...
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The meters on houses and buildings today are usually smart meters and of course they are just plain ugly. These meterrs communicate energy usage by radio frequency so you would not want to block that. To be certain what you can do as far as camouflaging them, I would check with the company that provides that utility and go from there.
If this is outside, you can plant a hedge around it. If this is more like an electric box in the house, you can hang a picture over it.
I always plant something in front of it.
Hello. I have the same feature on the front side of my house and painting it the same color as the house really helped. I also put some decorative birds on top.
Trying to make the meter disappear with paint can be one option.
I built a box of lattice around mine. It moves easily if they need access but it also hides the meter.
here is info for you but remember you need to leave a space for them to read your meter whether in person or electronically
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/365565694742300998/
How to Aesthetically Hide an Electric Meter Box Hanging on Your House
https://www.hunker.com/13425600/how-to-aesthetically-hide-an-electric-meter-box-hanging-on-your-house
This project is to hide an AC unit but this should work:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/landscaping/removable-30370234
Build a Removable Trellis Screen to Hide Your Air Conditioners
Here is a way to cover it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws1t0rzBXis
Paint it maybe put some fake vines on it
Where I live you cannot mess with your electric meter. What some people do is put a lattice work fence around it, but you must leave room to get to the meter. It is against code.
Hi! Check with your power company first. We planted a pretty shrub that blocked the view of it from the street, but doesn't block access to the meter itself.
Hi Dawn, here's a few ideas that might work for you - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTBnBhzHgLw
Our town has a lot of restrictions regarding covering them up or blocking access with a hedge, so we just planted a few large bushes around them, with a path behind.
Heres a few ideas
https://www.google.com/search?q=electric+meter+decorate&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwixhsCvy_7xAhWyoK0KHUshD2AQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=electric+meter+decorate&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoFCAAQsQM6AggAOgQIABBDOgYIABAIEB5QjKPJDFiGn8oMYMSvygxoAHAAeASAAf8GiAGbqgGSAQQ2LTI3mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWewAQDAAQE&sclient=img&ei=MYr9YPGpN7LBtgXLwryABg&bih=757&biw=1600
You could always put a shelf above it right on itlike a floating shelf and have it sit on it but screw into the wall
How about something like this: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/2181499810453763/