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I D E A S :
• Concrete Pathway: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Square-Gray-Patio-Stone-Common-12-in-x-12-in-Actual-11-7-in-x-11-7-in/3018983

• Edible Garden
○ Plastic Walls https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-ft-Plastic-Easy-Edging-51034/206449737
○ Green Onion, Jalapeno, Bell Pepper, Pineapple, Rosemary, Kumquat Tree & Strawberries
○ Strawberry Planter: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Garden-Treasures-23-75-in-x-6-in-Pot-Planter/3878883

• Rocks: Limestone from local rock distributor
• Curtains (drop cloths): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Painter-s-Pride-8-oz-Canvas-Drop-Cloth-Common-6-ft-x-9-ft-Actual-6-ft-x-9-ft/1000132679
○ Hooks: https://www.amazon.com/Tojwi-24pcs-Curtain-Clips-Drapery/dp/B013HXT4GC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1514325403&sr=8-3&keywords=ring+hooks
○ Rope (to tie back): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-3-8-in-Braided-Polypropylene-Rope-By-The-Foot/3462372

• Lantern String Lights: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Portfolio-8-5-ft-10-Light-White-Textured-Metal-Shade-Plug-in-Lantern-String-Lights/999928486

• Overhang:
○ Concrete (to fill holes for the support beams): https://www.lowes.com/pd/QUIKRETE-80-lb-Gray-High-Strength-Concrete-Mix/3006075
○ Support Beams (for the sides & the top): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Superstrut-1-5-8-in-x-1-5-8-in-Gold-Galvanized-Half-Slot-Channel-Strut/1000182121
○ L Brackets (to connect the side beams with the top): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Superstrut-1-2-in-Angled-Strut-Bracket/3278869
○ Bolts that fit in the Brackets
○ Plastic Panels (put on the top in between 2 beams): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Tuftex-PolyCarb-2-17-ft-x-12-ft-Corrugated-PolyCarbonate-Plastic-Roof-Panel/3043440
○ Rods (underneath the plastic to hold it in place, we used 1/2″, but you need 3/4″): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-3-4-in-Actual-75-In-Metallic-Emt-10-ft-Conduit/3129553

**Use an L Bracket on the inside to connect the beams, and an L Bracket on the outside to hold the top beams down as well (example 2:20 in the video)**

• Outdoor Table: Target, get at the end of Summer for sales!!
• Chairs: Target
• Gas Fire Pit: Target, after Winter time sale

• Bench:
○ Cinderblocks: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-8-in-x-8-in-x-16-in-Actual-7-625-in-x-7-625-in-x-15-625-in-Standard-Cored-Concrete-Block/3608978
○ Plywood (for bench cushion, cut to fit): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Plytanium-15-32-in-Common-Pine-Sanded-Plywood-Application-as-2-x-4/3043815
○ Foam Cushion (use a coupon!): http://www.joann.com/airtex-two-inch-regular-density-foam-slab%C2%A0/14759583.html#q=foam&start=1
○ Outdoor Fabric: https://www.amazon.com/Canvas-Fabric-Waterproof-Outdoor-Denier/dp/B01MCTHBBB/ref=pd_sim_201_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01M63YRU3&pd_rd_r=APMS8FZ9PJXVFPKNXJA4&pd_rd_w=eQaDp&pd_rd_wg=ma9Iy&refRID=APMS8FZ9PJXVFPKNXJA4&th=1
○ Staple Gun: Staple the fabric on the bottom of the plywood
○ Tile for Side Table: https://www.lowes.com/pd/American-Olean-Tranquil-Stone-Warm-Gray-Porcelain-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-Common-12-in-x-12-in-Actual-11-81-in-x-11-81-in/1000312339

• Bench Pillows: Home Goods, Aliexpress.com is cheaper
• Lantern, tiki torch, citronella candles: Target end of Summer sale

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