DIY Awnings - Don't Waste

Recycled fabrics, especially highly durable ones, are well suited for reuse in awnings. Natural materials, such as bamboo or corks, can also be very useful.

Awnings are an expensive, and sometimes indispensable, piece of furniture. One way to save money and still have something useful and original is to use recycled materials for DIY awnings: Bamboo, caps, sheets, and even old mats and umbrellas no longer in use.

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Bamboo

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With bamboo canes all of the same length you can create a particularly popular awning. Fix them horizontally by passing the two ends of the string strong enough to tie them all together. Always hang them with string from the ceiling, perhaps looping it around the beams, if there are any.

Cork stoppers

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Another creative and recycled idea is to make an awning with corks. Collect several and drill a hole in the center of each. Thread the corks onto sturdy strings, creating long strings. Attach the strings to a frame and hang the resulting structure on the wall or doorframe.

Metal caps

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Same thing goes for the metal caps, with which you can create a rather original awning. You'll need a lot of corks, so ask friends and family for help if you don't have enough.

Mat

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Even a classic beach mat A sunshade can perform this task. It doesn't require much work and provides good protection from the sun's rays. Get one along with two sturdy poles. Secure the mat to the poles by tying it with strong ropes or cable ties, and position the poles on the ground at an appropriate distance apart, tilted to provide shade. Anchor everything well to ensure stability, and voilà, ready for use.

Plastic tablecloth

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Do you have a large tablecloth at home (the plastic-coated kind, so it's also waterproof) that you no longer use? Secure its four corners to supports using string or cable ties and proceed as above.

umbrella

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In the absence of anything else, a common umbrellaA strategically placed umbrella can serve as an awning. But if it's damaged or broken, you can always take the fabric and make an awning in a few steps. We recommend gathering three or four umbrellas to make it large enough.

Scraps of fabric

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Gather several scraps of fabric. Sew them together to form one large sheet. Secure the four corners of the sheet to poles or supports with sturdy ropes, making sure the sheet is taut. Your finished awning is ready to use.

Beach towels

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Even a simple beach towel can block the sun's rays from entering your home, if necessary. Follow the steps above to make a creatively recycled awning.

Camping tent

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With the fabric obtained from an old curtain campground You can create a functional awning. Cut it to size and attach it to the wall, doorposts, or window frames, then enjoy the shade.

Bed sheet

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It may seem like the most banal idea, but one thing's for sure: it's also effective. Have you ever tried hanging a large double-sized sheet in front of your balcony? It will make all the difference.

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