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    Home » DIY » outdoor living » Dollar store Solar Lights on Landscape Timbers

    Dollar store Solar Lights on Landscape Timbers

    Published by Gail | Published April 2, 2019 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    I used Dollar Store solar lights and landscape timbers to make a tall light feature. The landscape timbers have been around for years and years. Mine are chippy and old looking, but you could easily use new timbers and stain them. This project using cheap solar lights and used landscape timbers has my kind of price tag on it—nearly free! These are the same landscape timbers I used on my project Easy Reclaimed Landscape Timber Solar Light.

    reclaimed landscape timbers

    While cleaning up the backyard for an upcoming makeover, these old landscape timbers needed a new purpose.

    Cut Landscape Timbers to Size

    The boards were cut on my miter saw. These timbers were only about 6 feet in length. I was able to get two posts out of a couple. If you carefully calculate your cuts, you could probably get away with purchasing 3 landscape timbers for this project.

    Arrange Timbers using a Bungee Cord

    five landscape timbers for solar light feature

    After cutting the timbers, I used a bungee cord to secure them while I figured out the configuration I wanted to use.

    My landscape timbers were cut in the following lengths:

    • 24”
    • 30”
    • 36”
    • 42”
    • 48”

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    Drill countersink holes for wood screws

    drill large pilot countersink hole

    The key to this project is to countersink your screws. I did this by using a large drill bit, drilling a hole about 1 inch deep.

     

     

    wood screws landscape timber dollar store solar lightsThen I secured each post using two 4” wood screws.

    Resting project on the ground makes it easier to secure screws

    lay down timbers to get a secure fit

    In order to totally secure the screws, I had to lay the timbers on the driveway to get enough push on the drill.

    Drill holes with paddle bit to insert Dollar Store solar lights

    paddle bit drill holes for dollar store solar lights

    To make the hole to insert the Dollar Store solar light stake, I used a ¾” paddle (spade) bit. I removed the actual pointed stake that goes into the ground and only used the round tube that holds the solar light.

    Display new Dollar Store Solar Light Feature in your yard

    dollar store solar lights on landscape timbers MyRepurposedLife

    I hosed off the timbers to clean them up and make them slightly more chippy. Then I inserted the dollar store solar lights.

     

    Embellish new light feature with a sign

    happy camper solar light feature using dollar store solar lights and landscape timbers

    But, I felt it needed a little something more. I picked up this Happy Camper birdhouse to hang on the front of the new dollar tree solar lights feature. The sweet little gal reminds me of my Vintage Cruiser Camper. There are lots of ways you could embellish this sort of light fixture for your home or patio.

     

    landscape timbers dollar store solar lights

    I can’t wait to use this in my new backyard space! More about that coming soon. Where would you put it? Have you ever used Dollar Store solar lights?

    gail

    Related Content:

    Easy Reclaimed Landscape Timber Solar Lights

    Glass Globe Solar Lights

    Floor Lamps and Solar Lights

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    1. Colette

      April 10, 2019 at 11:46 am

      Fabulous! I cannot wait to rope my husband and get him to help me. I think he will really like this project!
      Thank you for all your time sharing your terrific ideas and creations.

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    2. Julie

      April 03, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks Gail. I checked out your other ones too, I like the smaller one as well with the rope wrapped around it. So many ideas... so little time!

      Reply
    3. Julie

      April 02, 2019 at 5:36 pm

      That’s nice and looks like it gives off quite a bit of light. I want to make some lighthouses but worry that the dollar store lights are not going to be long lasting. Have you had any for a few years?

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      • Gail Wilson

        April 02, 2019 at 8:10 pm

        I think the lights will last a long, long time. It's all about the batteries. If you replace them, I think they're great. But I'm not sure how much the batteries cost.

        I saw this light on a couple of nights ago . . . https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/repurposed-floor-lamps-and-solar-lights/ (the last one shown, lit and unlit) It's still running. I'm pretty sure I got that light at Walmart. It's been 4.5 years!

        I just bought some solar twinkly lights for my new backyard space I'm working on. It's amazing how many solar light options there are these days!

        gail

    4. Susan Bartenfeld

      April 02, 2019 at 6:45 am

      AWESOME idea!!! I soooo want to do this!!! I think I will, but, on a much smaller scale. I live in an apartment and just have a small outdoor space. I'll send pics of mine...thank you so much for the inspiration!!!

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      • Gail Wilson

        April 02, 2019 at 10:11 am

        Be sure to check out this project! It's probably more of what you need. 🙂 https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-reclaimed-landscape-timber-solar-light/

        have fun!

        gail

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