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New Way to Use Solar Lights

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Date: 08/02/2006 Topics: Home Improvement > Lighting and Electric | Contest Winners > Photo Contest  
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Here's a unique way to use your solar lights. They aren't just for the ground!

We took 2x4 and cut them into squares to fit the original existing posts. Using galvanized screws - Not nails - Screw a "L" bracket to the underneath base. Then on top, screw on the stake. Screw the whole block to the existing post. I then stained the block with Superdeck Redwood to match the fence.

It's really nice at night. It's nice to have lights up high, it really gives a romantic glow to our yard.

Solar Lights on Fence

Solar Lights on Fence

Solar Lights on Fence

Solar Lights on Fence

Solar Lights on Fence

Solar Lights on Fence

Solar Lights on Fence

By Jennifer In CA

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Post by Trisch (6) | (09/07/2007)
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Along a similar theme, our deck rail has 4x4 posts, but the railing top covers them. My husband took 2" slices of 4x4 and screwed them down directly above the posts -- giving the effect that it comes through the rail top. Then we bought solar post cap lights and screwed them on top. Now we have great solar accent lighting and it looks like it was meant to be there all along! Our deck builder really liked the look of it and took photos to show options for futures deck clients.


Post By Jennifer,CA (Guest Post) (08/07/2006)
Thanks everyone for your comments! We sure had fun with this project. Evenings are spent outdoors since our lights are up! Happy Summer!

Jennifer CA


Post By Betty (Guest Post) (08/05/2006)
Like your idea. We have an above-the-ground pool with an attached deck (aluminum) and railing. We found that the solar light stakes will slide into the upright posts around the outside of the deck if the end caps are removed. It is a great look and a good way to light up your pool at night.


Post By Lee (Guest Post) (08/04/2006)
Clever idea, looks great!


Post By macawmadam (Guest Post) (08/03/2006)
LOVE THEM! So clever.Thanks for sharing.


Post by smcarney (104) | (08/03/2006)
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Great look! We did this kind of thing on our deck once. Hubby took them out later to remodel and I'm still waiting for them to be put back up!! ;-)


Post By Sue (Guest Post) (08/03/2006)
What a great idea. You did a really professional looking job on these. The night time pictures are very inviting. Enjoy these, all year long.


Post By Jean (Guest Post) (08/02/2006)
That's beautiful!! The lights that I have are the kind that hang on hooks that are driven into the ground. All I need is to install some hooks (maybe decorative plant hangers) and hang the lights on those. Thanks for the great idea!!


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