This project was so rewarding. The lights cast a warm, flattering glow that will be perfect for entertaining. I also love that we can take them down easily by lifting the poles out of the ground and unhooking the lights. Easy!
You should do it.
Here's the cost breakdown:
Three 10-foot-long pieces of electrical conduit, 3/4 inch in diameter: $3.98 each — $11.94
One 10-foot-long piece of plastic piping (it was in the same aisle as the conduit, so I'm assuming it also has an electrical function) — $2.92
Two packages of single anchor pipe straps, 3/4 inch diameter — 98 cents each — $1.96
One package of 1/2-inch "Knock Out Seals" — $1.30
Two cans of Rust-Oleum Hammered Dark Bronze Spray Paint — $5.98 each for a total of $11.96
Total: $30.08!
The string lights are from Target and cost $12.95 for each 20-foot strand. Our deck is 10 by 20 feet, so we needed two strands.
This brings the final total for this project to $55.98! Not bad considering the many more expensive alternatives out there. I'm in love.
