One of the first things you see when you pull up to our house is the pool filter… not exactly welcoming! We placed it with plans to one day build a garage/ pool house, but now after needing funds for our investment houses and getting laid off, that plan is on hold. So, I knew I needed to do something with that pool filter. I shopped all of the pre-made enclosures and screens, but I easily could have spent $150 just to shield off two sides. So for less than $40 (woo hoo!) I was able to block off 3 sides! It was a quick fun project that is functional and impactful. And the kids helped… bonus!
This enclosures measures 70″ across the front, 6′ on the sides, and is 52″ tall. I used cedar fence pickets, which are 5 1/2 inches wide. They are super cheap but also imperfect. There are slight variations in width and some of the boards cup a bit. If you’re looking for perfection, buy 1x6s. I used pickets, because perfection just wasn’t important on this project (it rarely is to me!) and it helped the wallet!
Supplies:
2 2x4s @ 10′
21 cedar fence pickets – each is about $1.50
2″ deck screws
After 2 quick coats of paint, I moved it into position. Ahhhh… now I’m just waiting for my flowers to grow!
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Love this!! I'm going to make one as soon as I get a pool!! Lol. Actually I might do this for our trash cans. Thanks for a great idea as always!!
Thanks for checking in Davina!