TikTok's Creative Use Of Shower Curtains Can Totally Change The Look Of A Backyard

The shower curtain industry is full of innovation and cool designs. Curtains allow you to decorate your bathroom like a wellness retreat or add fun pops of color into an otherwise simple room. But all of that excitement shouldn't be saved just for your water closet. With this easy DIY hack, you can hang bathroom curtains on your backyard fence to bring your outdoor space to life in a new way. 

Using a shower curtain for fence decor is surprisingly easy, too. Start off by identifying a part of your fence that could use a change and measuring the panel. Buy a curtain that fits the height of your fence (you may need to hem a larger curtain so that it doesn't touch the ground.) The most important part is picking out a shower curtain that adds the pop of decor you really want in your yard, whether that's with a simple backdrop, a powerful quote, or a colorful, floral pattern — similar to this waterproof nylon Boho Floral Shower Curtain – that adds dimension to your fence. TikTok user @gardeningwithmel also added some Dollar Tree solar lights to light the curtains up at night, but that's an optional step. After your curtains are in place, you can enjoy your backyard's new look without worrying about the art fading away in the rain since curtains are built to be waterproof.

Reusing a shower curtain in your yard is certainly more cost-effective than other solutions. Painting a fence costs about $1,700 for the average homeowner, and a panel of decorative fencing will cost around $150 to $200, so these remedies could add up pretty quickly. Going with a shower curtain allows you to limit your spending and use a far easier installation technique, saving time and money simultaneously. But, it's not necessarily a foolproof project: you're likely to have to continually clean behind your shower curtains to avoid having mold grow against your fence after a rainy month. You could use a powerwasher like the PowRyte Electric Pressure Washer to keep your fencing in tip-top shape. 

Experts recommend cleaning shower curtains once a month to get rid of mold and mildew, which can amass rather quickly in wet environments. In order to wash the curtains, you should usually place them in a washing machine with distilled white vinegar and then hang them to dry, or place cloth curtains in the dryer. However, if your curtains are permanently affixed to your fence, this monthly cleanse might be difficult or impossible. Make sure that you don't use glue or nail the curtains into your fencing; instead, use waterproof hooks (ADIIL 20 PCS Q Hanger Hooks with Safety Buckle) to simply hang the curtain so that it can be easily removed and washed.