My DIY Balcony Privacy Screen ✨ 

Wouldn’t it have made more sense to close the gaps with the wood?

Grow some nasturtiums tomatoes spinach peppers etc around the railing.I wish I had a balcony.

looks great. You may want to grab a bag of clear zip ties. They're cheap and so useful.

hmmm...i would go higher and turn slats at an angle kind of like horizontal blinds that are stationary. good job though, turned out nice and lights are always a great touch!

Lol looks so funny using those tiny pieces of sandpaper that are supposed to go on a certain sander. :) lol. Had a painting company for years. And For anyone doing a project where you will be sanding without a sander, the most comfortable with the most control and speed are the blocks that look like a sponge covered in sandpaper. You will find most professional painters etc use them (they’ll use the larger sheets to attach to a device with an extension pole to sand the whole wall before painting, most will sand the walls lightly between coats as well to catch any debris that landed on the paint before drying, just in case you’d loose any sleep not knowing that 🤭🤪) ♥️🇨🇦

Love the concept! Just wondering how it provides privacy. I'm guessing the angel of the video doesn't give us the full view (sometimes this don't transfer well to video or picture)?

Plants 🪴 🌿 🪴 🌿 give it a lovely zen look, too. artificial ivy screens. Look neat, too. I dig that it's a lady doing some diy building. My hubby doesn't use tools but I do and make all the repairs needed anywhere 😂 I love it!

You could also use an sheer outdoor material as a curtain. Mount them on both sides along with a long dowel at the top so you can close it!!! It is an option. Options are always nice!!!

Beautiful outcome! I also love how lenient your apartment complex is. I worked for different property managements and they were all super super strict about external modifications (even temporary)

props to anyone that can build anything. well done. and the gaps are FINE.

I have a balcony similar. I went with thick sheer white curtains so I can still get light but get privacy with curtains closed

I absolutely love how you use sand paper by hand that's made for an electric sander lol ❤

For anyone who wants a cheaper version cause wood is pricy just use pallets

just go to habitat and find an old piece of fence $10, 2 cans of spray paint or sealer >$10. $20 and finished in a hour

It's cool that your apartment complex doesn't give you a hard time about adding a temporary adjustment to your patio. I don't know why they would since it's not a permanent change and it's no different than adding those screens.

FYI: zip ties will wear out within the first year. Because of the weather. Don't let them just sit there until they rot and wood falls on whoever's underneath it.

Love that she does all of this in a sundress!! 🎉

MAM...Lowes and home depot sell fences for 35 dollars...that wood you bought is at least 40 bucks...

Sand and stain a couple of wood pallets, cheap and easy with the same style.

If you like it, that’s all that matters. 😮

You could use privacy film similar to book covers for your windows looking out to the road for more privacy.

The closest thing to a "picket fence" symbolically. Natural wood is back to nature. Home sweet home!. You have the best idea!

Recycle pallets could of help your efforts also!! Good job!

I use Scarlett runner beans in pots to create pretty vines along my railings. They grow fast and can take a bit of neglect. I gather the seed pods and reuse the seeds again so I only had to buy one pack of seeds. I kinda like the routine too ❤ My own perpetual flower vines. Technically you can eat the beans too but I never have 😂

I think adding vines/long pants might help too. It'd look natural and be more private

Looks much nicer and does add some cozy vibes.

Definitely looks so cozy!

So creative!! Great job. Enjoy your “new” patio.

You go girl! That is beautiful, warm, and with nature.

It's beautiful and you can still have light showing through

Instantly adds warmth and a more refined look. Nice job!

The fact that you did all this by yourself without hiring a carpenter is great. ❤

I love what you did! Such a clean look.

You made it more aesthetic pleasing!!! Love it 🩷

I used wooden garden trellis in that criss cross pattern, already made and it looks nice and gives good coverage, I just attached it with zipties, super easy!

That removable fencing is genius!

This Is Absolutely AMAZEING🎉

Great diy! I obviously didn’t see the nails that you used, but for future outdoor projects make sure to use galvanized fasteners. They won’t rust when they come in contact with rain water and will add longevity to the project. Keep on building!

I’m sure your neighbors are thrilled.

I zip tied a length of rain gutter to my railing with capped ends. Filled it soil and grew herbs and chilies.

I love how you take all the credit but clearly have a gentleman who is also working on it.

Clever creative people always fascinate me!!! This is such a *super* idea!!!

How did you know I was having this issue right this second 😂 I've been trying to find cute solutions! Thank you

You should treat the wood so it doesn’t rot. Looks nice👍

Clever & looks lovely!

Plants! Put some planters along the railing, and sow sugar snap peas (I recommend "Oregan sugar Peas"). They grow relatively quickly, look good and will provide you with lots of snacks

Good job! Thanks for sharing this!!

She did a great job 👏🏽

Looks great, but why didn't you make it taller??

Classy! very nice work!

That's fantastic! You did an outstanding job.

Great job. Enjoy!

Great job & looks super!!😊

Someone from the road can’t see trust me with this wood and it’s very beautiful ❤

Looks great, but I've seen on Pinterest people buying black landscape fabric and creating screens with those but doubling it up and making little pockets on one side to create a living wall, stuffing them with succulents and trailing plants. SUCH a great idea.

Very creative ❣️

Great job young lady 👏🎉❤😊

I wish I could lend you my orbital sander. You did a great job!

Great job!! 💕

You need to use flush cutters on those cable ties...

Great job keep doing what you do

Love the natural look… great project!❤

Great idea! Looks gorgeous

you created the most common balconny congratulations

Nothing better than a grass balcony!!! Any nature piece in general

Wow! So great!! ❤

Its beautiful well done 👏

This is fantastic, I'm looking forward to your other projects!

Great job, very nice!

So glad to see you wore an actual ventilator

It looks so nice

Great job!!!!

Love you, Dahlia!

Absolutely beautiful! Love it! 💕

I love your videos!!

What does the other side look like though?

Great idea with the wood railing!

Soo cute! ☺️

Honestly that looks sooo good!

Awesome look and job 👍🏾

Love it!!! 💞

Beautiful!

Well done miss lady. Great job!.

That turned out nice!

Really clever & good looking...

Anyone criticizing or making fun of any of these materials or how these makers chose to use them. You aren't helpful, you're ignorant. Taking a piece of someone else's joy in working with their hands and solving a problem.

I love this! It now looks like an extension of your living room which just makes the whole space homey and comfy. Most of the time, I treat that deck area like an afterthought, I didn’t realize it would make that much of a difference! Also, zip ties. Amazing!

I would full privacy, even though this offers way more than them original bland & thin metal bars! I applaud your work!

Moving would have been the better option

Well done 👏!!!!!

Great job! ❤😊

Looks great.👍

Nice!! I love the more natural look.

Great job!

If you place plant pots on top(those long rectangular flower pots) you could grow strawberry or flowers. 😊

Cute nice job girl!

Very nice

Twist the tyewraps off with a pair of side cutter pliers and they won't be sharp.

Absolutely love it!💖

Nice job!