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Making a Room Divider out of Trellises

Hi forum, so I wanted an inexpensive room divider so I grabbed some cheap Trellis's, the only problem I have now is figuring out how to keep them upright? Looking at them I think I need to sandwich them between heavy objects but what could I use? I don't really want to use (nor do I have) any big furniture, I thought about big rocks but that might not work--where could I even find any--could I even carry them? I don't want to spend any money if I can help it (though I'm willing to spend a little). So trying to problem solve right now. Any idea's?

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  • Andy_L
    Andy_L Posts: 13,229
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    Plant pots/buckets full of sand? (or indeed earth/compost with indoor plants)

    Weighted garden umbrella stands?

    Screw them to the wall/ceiling/floor
  • SailorSam
    SailorSam Posts: 22,754
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    Here are some plans for making a room divider, could you adjust them to suit what you're after.

    http://www.craftyjenny.com/how_to_make_decorative_room_divider_screen.html
    Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
    What it may grow to in time, I know not what.

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  • Elan
    Elan Posts: 54 Forumite
    Thanks for your replies, thought I would just let you know how it went. Basically I tied thin rope I got out of some string bags I weren't using, by leaning the trellises against something whilst I tied the trellises together they didn't fall, when I moved the items away the trellises stood on their own. An inexpensive idea for anyone who wants a cheap divider, of course I will use nicer ties or maybe hinges in the future, but it works for now.
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