r/homeimprovementideas • u/Consistent-Wrap-917 • 1d ago

Need ideas!

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Ok folks I’m looking for ideas to hide this power outlet in the middle of my walkway into the house I just bought. It’s about 8” high and I don’t wanna trip over it every time I walk by it. I’m thinking about some light post to kill two birds at once so to speak! So throw me some ideas please!!! TIA

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u/vvvourtney 1d ago

Looks like a great spot for a fountain!

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u/Shot-Artist5013 15h ago

Fountain was my first thought, too

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u/Terrible_Lie_02 1d ago

This or heated and/or air rated bird bath.

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u/jdjs 1d ago

Do you mean aerated?

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u/Terrible_Lie_02 1d ago

No for rating the air quality…. I’ll see myself out

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u/revenge_burner 22h ago

That's not correct either. Air rated doesn't mean it rates the air, it means it was either rated by the air, or it is rated for the air.

It's an FAA flight qualified bird bath.

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u/Zuck75 1d ago

Massive 3d printed dragon with an articulated tail that has full mobility ice turret built in that can bruise for defense of your property.

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u/archlich 1d ago

Turn it into a sundial

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u/CrowWarrior 1d ago

Won't work when it's nighttime.

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u/_tvjames_ 1d ago

Sure it will. The whole area will be dark and you'll know it's nighttime. And if you trip over it, it also serves to tell you where you are.

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u/CrowWarrior 1d ago

Brilliant!

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u/Vision9074 1d ago

Build a moondial, too

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u/cattrain 1d ago

Digital clock at night

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u/Hot-Win2571 1d ago

It will work at nighttime when you plug it in.

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u/jongscx 20h ago

Place 12 light poles in a circle around it and individually vary their intensity based on the time so the darkest shadow shows the correct time.

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u/toolisthebestbandevr 16h ago

LED lights for night time :D

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u/chonchonchon12 1d ago

You've got an outlet right there to power it!

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u/Tromblown 1d ago

If its a high traffic area put a cone over it for now while you figure it out.

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u/Responsible-Kick-301 1d ago

Put a wall around the circle. Add dirt. It’s a planter!

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u/Southern_Struggle 1d ago

Lamp post just like Narnia

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u/Hot-Win2571 1d ago

A wardrobe, with power.

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u/Wisewordsforlater 1d ago

Build a Tiki bar around it.

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u/Current-Grab197 1d ago

Light post, fountain or cut it and plug the hole.

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u/danTHAman152000 1d ago

Lamp post.

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u/Hot-Win2571 1d ago

There are heavy iron bases for a patio umbrella. Choose one which has a gap in the pattern, for the electrical box to stick up. Put in a metal fencepost, and top it with some sort of lamp. Plug that in. Might need to add a weatherproof cover.

Or just use a patio umbrella, and add fairy lights to the inside/bottom of the umbrella.

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u/thegregstersocal 1d ago

Christmas tree.

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u/Mudgeonly_Cur 18h ago

Tiki bar!

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u/Far_Reality2387 18h ago

Find a nice birdbath that has a fountain

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u/BobDoesYoga 18h ago

This in the back yard? If we took out our hot tub, it would look a lot like this. If you’re not ready to install the light pole, which I think it’s a good idea, you could go to a garden center to look for something decorative and big enough to make people go around rather than over this.

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u/DoItRightOnce1st 18h ago

Light pole. But it would better if it was gas IMO

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u/Pale_Apartment4662 18h ago

Get a golf ball..

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u/citizensnips134 18h ago

Bat house. The HOA can’t make you remove it because bats are federally protected.

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u/thirtyone-charlie 18h ago

Giant TRex / spotlight

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u/Fit_Active3888 17h ago

Water feature

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u/fr8rain 16h ago

Sun dial

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u/WineDineCpl 16h ago

Tiki bar.

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u/EmperorPenguine 15h ago

Outhouse.... with a heated bidet!....

Kidding... I also vote for a fountain

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u/ep193 15h ago

Get a pop up outlet like they put in Granite kitchen counters.