DIY Drop-Cloth Curtains For the Porch

I bought four 6-foot-by-9-foot drop cloths and all the necessary mounting hardware. While I was at the store, I couldn't resist buying two outdoor fans, which I'd been wanting for some time. We had the porch prewired for future fans but just never got around to buying a fan. I found these lovely little fans for $35/each at Home Depot.

So let's take a look at what I used to get this project completed . . . laborer husband not included.

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What You'll Need

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1. You need to purchase one drop cloth per end of your curtain rod. I needed four in total, and the 6-foot-by-9-foot length was perfect for me. Each cloth was about $10.

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2. Next, I purchased support brackets to hold up the copper piping that I used to create a custom and unique-looking rod.

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3. To make hanging these outdoor curtains a cinch, I bought clip rings in an aged bronze finish. I'm thinking these will also come in handy if I ever need to wash the drop cloths. But heck, for the price, I would probably just go buy a new drop cloth.

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4. I purchased two 10-foot sections of 3/4-inch copper pipe. This became my custom curtain rod and ended up being the exact size I needed for my space. You could always find longer pieces if need be, and a lot of stores will even trim the pipe for you if needed.

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Here's a closer look at the fan and copper rod. Trust me — this was a great project to take on when you aren't looking for hard work, just major impact.

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