| Landscape Makeover: Reclaiming a Forgotten Yard |
| Lattice, porch stain, great plants and landscape lighting give this house a much-needed lift. |
From "Desperate Landscapes"
episode DDSL-206 |
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Project 2: Install lattice below porchThe exposed underside of the porch is unsightly and needs some dressing up. Plus, a barrier will keep critters from getting underneath the porch. Jason bought lattice at a home improvement center to hang on the porch. Tips for hanging lattice: Cut the lattice to size.
Make a chalk line on the lattice as a guide (figure B)
Use a carbide-tipped blade on your saw (figure C). This is especially helpful if you will be cutting through any staples on the lattice and it will help prevent splintering.
To hang the lattice, Jason attached 2x4s to the porch posts using 16-penny nails and a framing gun (figure D).
Use a staple gun to attach the lattice to the 2" x 4" rails (figure E)
Project 3: Install landscape lightingThe renovated yard will be highlighted at night, thanks to the addition of low-voltage landscape lights. Tips for installing landscape lighting: Assemble lights per manufacturer's instructions. Lighting kits are available at home improvement centers and directions for assembly may vary. Read instructions before assembling.
Determine where you'd like to place lights and dig a trench for the wiring. You'll want to bury the wire so noone trips on it (figure F)
Assemble the transformer per manufacturer's instructions and plug in (figure G)
Wire the lights. Our kit has clips that snap together, piercing the wire to make an electrical connection (figure H)
When lights are connected to cable, secure them in the ground with the enclosed spikes (figure I)
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