It was totally worth it though!

I couldnt believe how easy it was to do once I saw it.

Summertime gets even better when you have a place to sit with super outdoor lighting, trust me.

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Once your posts are ready, the only thing left to do is string up your lights between them.

It makes the perfect, rustic outdoor lighting that gives everything around it a sweet, romantic glow.

Also, cutting the bucket off of the concrete will give it a more natural look.

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Photo courtesy ofJessica Gregg.

Whichever lights you choose will look amazing in your finished backyard lighting project.

You really cant go wrong!

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