DISCLAIMER: I already said this, but making a baby proofing gate out of pointy stakes was a stupid idea. Make it at your own risk.
(continued from Part 1)
5. Bribe husband with eggnog to do the drilling part. Let the baby help.
6. Screw the hinges to the ends of the 1" x 2" sections.
7. Place fence sections end to end, screw on other half of hinge. (If you want them to store easily, I'd make 2 sections that fold closed like a greeting card. Just screw and unscrew the last hinges each year. That way, you can store them stacked in the off-season. If you screw all 4 together, they won't fold up as nicely.)
8. Set up the gate, and attach latch, if desired. (I know I already showed you this photo, but I'm showing you again. In case you forgot what it looks like.)
Another perk---it can also be modified to make a baby proof fireplace screen. When I'm done with it around the Christmas tree, I'm going to take it to my studio and put it around my wood stove.
OK, I know you're way ahead of me, on TX time, but how about layering cotton batting along the top of fence...like a covering of snow? Or, just tether baby to a run line, you know, the way dogs are contained to their yard. Work with me, people.
Posted by: Charlotte | December 06, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Oh! Youre a genius, Charlotte. How about if I make the run line out of Christmas lights? I could leave it out all year round, super White Trash style.
Wait.....electrical hazard. Sigh. What about a run line made of tinsel?
Posted by: Laura Irrgang | December 06, 2009 at 06:58 PM