The GENIUS reason everyone's buying black PVC pipes for their porch

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[@GoodlyEarth]

For everyone asking, the black pipe was cheaper than PVC in my area. As for painting it, both ABS and PVC pipe will start to degrade in the sunlight; UV light is not friendly to plastic. I painted it a cream color so that it has a nice, shiny finish, thus helping reflect more of the light. I hope everyone enjoys the video. Don't forget to subscribe. Hometalk has a video out every day showing you some amazing DIY crafts and projects.

[@a---5578]

🙏 🙏 🙏

[@pennystewart1732]

I love how cheap they are . I have ideas even cheaper at dollar store but they are still cheaper. Thank you for the ideas and sharing with us .

[@jmackinjersey1]

That's why you use UPVC, U = UV

[@jmackinjersey1]

However, even if you use UPVC, it isn't a nice shade of white and of course all PVC has lettering stamped on it.

[@jasonwright56]

@@jmackinjersey1 lettering comes right off with acetone. You can get pvc cleaner or nail polish remover. The gray Sch 80 PVC pipe is UV resistant. It’s a bit more expensive but will last.

[@charlibaltimore7641]

I have never seen so many "I could have done it better" comments! If you watch a video and get ideas of your own, the video has more than served its purpose. A thank you would suffice.

[@1Fracino]

You said it Charli ! Unreal all of the comments bloody nit picking, if they so expert why not do their own version and upload it, see how all the other 'Experts' react !

[@manmeetsmoney]

Well said!!!!!!

[@tytaylor8163]

well said.

[@enterprisecreations1492]

Because this is social media and we all have a right to our opinions the same way you do. If all you want to hear is gushy comments, I would stay the frack away from social media.

[@stephentaylor9366]

Seems to be a lot of smart people who use their head for something other than a hat rack. BTW: When you paint PVC, be careful to use a paint that won’t damage the PVC. Some paints will destroy PVC!! OOPS! I just added another comment! My bad. Hope Charlie doesn’t fuss at me!!

[@bjaydubya]

I’m sure other’s mentioned it in some way, but just to be clear. ABS is not PVC and black pipe is ABS. Neither white PVC or black ABS are UV stable and will degrade with UV light. The paint will help a bit, but it will likely warp and peel pretty quickly under hot sunlight, and eventually it’ll become brittle. It’s possible that it could happen within a single summer in the right place. One way you could do something similar (with more cost) is utilize gray schedule 80 pipe. The gray sch 80 typically have UV stabilizers, or you can find ABS that is UV stabilized to help solve that issue. One idea would be to utilized galvanized dryer vent solid wall tubing. It’s a similar size, light weight, and you can prime and paint it, and still drill it in a similar manner, and it will last far longer.

[@kawh8719]

I live in a High UV area, so the Galvanized Dryer vent is a wonderful mod for me

[@javaman2883]

The 40+ year old PVC plumbing for my poo pumpl, which is in the sun most of the day, says that PVC can last a while with the UV light. If you paint it properly, the paint will block the UV for years.

[@bjaydubya]

@@javaman2883 a decade of installing and repairing irrigation systems build from pvc pipe would disagree with manufacturers claims. Certainly painting will extend the life and help reduce UV degradation, but paint doesn’t stick well and I’ve rarely seen it last in the full sun more than a few years.

[@tehapu7358]

By the time those short pieces degrade, we and all our grandkids will be long gone.

[@__GALLANT__]

@@javaman2883 The presence of poo inside a PVC pipe actually nullifies the UV effect and causes the PVC to last quite long. (i.e. your poo pipe) So a good idea would be to soak the PVC in a bucket of poo for a couple days before painting it and making this project. (youtube / vid project) Just make sure the bucket you soak in is absolutely FOS. (Use the current White House administration as example as the equivalent of being FOS.)

[@charliem.7492]

GoodlyEarth, I absolutely LOVE all of your creations. Your voice is so soothing. Thank you for all the wonderful projects that you show us. Your Wife is one blessed Woman. :) God bless you always. ✝

[@Liferestart6969]

With a small soup can or something a comparable size you can put a citronella candle on the top part and you can decide whether you want the light on or the citronella candle. It helps when there’s mosquitoes and there’s multiple ways of using the same device.

[@user-22-]

You can use accent colors to complement your house, even shape the wood differently, scallop the bottom of the pipe.... the options are *limitless* if you’re creative❣️ What an awesome project to run with!

[@dalesteiner2380]

Shush

[@user-22-]

@@dalesteiner2380 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️❓❓❓

[@waynethompson1461]

This is a great project for people gave a lot of time on their hands and don't care if they have wasted their time.

[@andybilakshow260]

Wondering where you waste your time. But not for long, that was a waste of my time

[@shotsatwhitetails3289]

I thought I was listening to Bob Ross paint a outdoor scene.

[@CCFIFresno]

Thank you for the ideas, instructions and effort. Appreciate it all greatly. 💯💯💯

[@dear_prudence]

I'm a bit confused, why didn't you just use white PVC pipes instead of having to paint them?

[@JustaGirl5946]

He painted the inside too

[@dear_prudence]

@@moniquegobbo2489 He painted the inside white as well.

[@hoguejp]

😂

[@carolegeddes998]

The black plastic pipe is ABS. It is cheaper than white PVC and also a bit easier to cut.

[@user-bk5he1rv3s]

😂

[@durvalrebelo2624]

You can remove the writing and lines from tgge pipe with rubbing alcohol or paint thinner.

[@andybilakshow260]

@Joncao Bahloopah Yea, get in line with the rest of the "useless dumb ass herd". Some like to exemplify their creativity. It's mind stimulating. Who let you out of your box anyway?🤣🤨

[@LisaWolffCSCO]

Wife in the house watching out the window thinking "there goes the one place i had to myself to sit _alone_ in peace and quiet"

[@sjr7822]

Sweet! I prefer this type of video to the fast-forward videos that leave me with motion sickness.

[@mauriceholder1386]

That's not pvc it's abs pipe, just sayin....

[@SuzanneDesign]

How pretty! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@EdVanMeyer]

I use them to hide CCTV security camera cables, as this provides a hard shell and looks like a vent pipe.

[@jefffindley5870]

I didn't realize drill bits came in small , medium and large. Mine all have fractional measurements.

[@LtDan-hr1pb]

Those may be available at the dollar store where he bought some of his other supplies.

[@arnoldj.gerdsnerter2662]

You buy those bits at the business known as the purveyor of the finest tools, Harbor Freight!

[@jmac9313]

Troll

[@jefffindley5870]

@@jmac9313 really, show me a fucking drill bit that says small , medium or large .

[@davidrosenau3136]

They're the drill bits you buy from Chynaah, berry small, berry medium, an berry large, all for 19.95 but wait......

[@alma1777]

You are a genius. And, your quiet voice is great for listening. Thanks for sharing.😊

[@williammeszaros3382]

To get paint to stick to ABS, wipe it down with a rag of acetone to break the glaze from surface.

[@markrunyon5524]

It"s not black "PVC",it"s ABS pipe.Primer & glue is used to join PVC fittings together.ABS glue actually melts the pipe & fittings together,you"ll never get it apart.PVC you can get apart if you work at it.ABS is very sensitive to sunlight.Both types are common in different parts of the country.

[@rpwolfe72]

I'd like to see you pull pvc apart

[@markrunyon5524]

@@rpwolfe72 You don"t pull it apart but you can chip away at the hub of the fitting and get it apart.

[@tailwaggindragon]

I'm gonna try that fairy light setup in my front yard I think. I've got just the right spots I want to put 'em too.👍

[@jordansamson6071]

I’ll do mine slightly different just out of color preference, but this was a great idea! Thank you!

[@mcreid2215]

Just use a step bit for the drill, save a ton of time by not switching out bits

[@andybilakshow260]

That's why I have 6 "drills" Which are actually "drivers" The "drills" are actually the incremental units used to "drill" holes in something. AKA "Drill steel"😎

[@dennisnolan2544]

Just for the record. The black pipe is ABS [acrylonitrile butadiene styrene]. White plastic pipe is PVC [poly vinyl cloride]

[@tabbiesRred]

I like the solar light idea you came up with - looks great!

[@itsajahthing]

Love the entry lights idea!

[@alanq64]

I feel like I should be painting happy little trees listening to you..

[@michaeljohnson1761]

Do you have a link for the solar lights for the first project? Thanks!

[@durvalrebelo2624]

Lights look really good 👍

[@timtonsley8823]

Genius! Everyone! Game Changing! Whole New Level! Incredible!

[@ericchevalier74]

Hot gluing outdoor appliance: Revolutionary!

[@karenbearden6198]

High five from the puppy, haha cute. Thanks for sharing.

[@GoodlyEarth]

Puppy high fives are the best.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Despite the deserved controversy -- still unresolved lol -- about what color pvc to start w, this project turned out NICELY!

[@stoater1551]

Very nice indeed. Great job.

[@LifeHappens83]

Would like the lights better with the wide end open...i have a cutter so this is an idea i def will b trying

[@tawnyschlienz9063]

Lovin the ideas. They look awesome. Will have to try em out. Thanks for sharing.

[@arnoldj.gerdsnerter2662]

Good looking projects. Someone mentioned your voice and I think you sound like the guy who used to do paintings on Public TV years ago. I can still hear his voice in my memory,..."now, we'll put a friendly little tree right here next to the water ... just like this..."

[@craigknauff8960]

Bob Ross?

[@arnoldj.gerdsnerter2662]

@@craigknauff8960 That's him. I remembered his name after I posted.

[@orietdiamond4185]

He died more than 20 years ago!

[@arnoldj.gerdsnerter2662]

@@orietdiamond4185 Yes, and his memory lives on, as do about 45,000 cheap paintings.

[@catherinemurphy873]

Thanks for the great ideas 😊

[@Julzzzsatx]

My question is do you think the hot glue will hold up in the summer on the items that you didn't include E6000? I live in Texas our summers run about 105 degrees in the shade. The hot glue would melt & and your beautiful work would be ruined.

[@ovetaalexander3425]

I came to the comments for this same reason. Texas heat will melt the hot glue. Also, areas more prone to freezing will freeze the hot glue making it not work. I've experienced things falling from both conditions... But with the proper glue this is a very nice idea.

[@jblcontrol28crossover76]

"beautiful work"? I must have missed that part of the video.

[@andybilakshow260]

Didn't he use silicone 6000 or something? The hot glue was used as a fast fasten.

[@cornxx3]

Yeah being in Texas myself I asked this same question. I made the mistake once of trying to fix a dashboard with hot glue, in my car that was in a bunch of pieces. Not thinking that I was doing it in the winter (that 2 week cold period we get), that this would be a terrible idea later on. That dash melted and the pieces moved all around but stayed together. Only thing was, it wasnt a clean look anymore AND I couldnt open the compartment in the dash anymore, the one above the stereo Haha. Yeah, lesson learned on that one. Dont try to fix anything that will be exposed to the Texas weather and sun light with hot glue. Not my proudest moment.

[@KatieParis-bi9kz]

Great video! And going to make these, thanks for sharing

[@WillieWeed]

Thought you had some way of heating water in the sun to heat the house through the floor. Just an idea I've been kicking around when I measured the temperature and speed it will heat in a garden hose in the sun. Developing a 5k rainwater storage system integrated into this solar water heater with 1 to 5 tank's.

[@Jay_Money69]

Lol... That's ABS not PVC. Also it's not even the good ABS, it's cellular core.

[@arthurragan1332]

Yeah that's not pvc

[@joyfulstrategy5694]

Very ingenious ❤️🥰one suggestion though if you live in a warmer area of the US like I do (mid South TN) don't use hot glue because it can remelt in heat especially if you go with black, secure it a plethora of other ways even a contractor version of Velcro is better anything NOT GLUE would work or find a glue used for auto motive or marine grade resistant to heat and moisture just my two cents for what it's worth 😁

[@nja3224]

Not bad! It’s a great little project to do with your kids and introduce them to various tools. Safety is paramount though, and when I say kids I’m referring to age appropriate.

[@edmc755]

Very nice build , where did you get the solar heads from

[@chellehunter7446]

👏 👏 👏 BRAVO, I love it. ❤

[@johnbarbuto5387]

Clever and fun! Thanks!

[@dirtyvet5404]

I love your ideas. Thank you for waking my mind up. I will be making those "pipe lamps"

[@jerimiehall]

Grab black pvc, its right next to the white ones. Then grab a can of white paint and paint your black pipe white!

[@charliem.7492]

Go read his statement and stop being a jerk!

[@azlaw2001]

Nice job. Great ideas!!

[@patricktheplumber5482]

Any plastic pipe left in the sun with become brittle and crack easily ! I see ABS pipe all the time that is not exposed cracking breaking and shearing off at fittings it’s common !

[@lelandhud4089]

ABS will last a lot longer when exposed to sunlight/uv. Thats why you dont use for gutters, downspouts or exposed exterior plumbing. White pvc even the uv protected white pvc thats been outside and turning yellow has started to degrade and will overtime crumble, crack, and splinter. never had Abs do this when removing old systems.

[@susanelliott769]

My confusion is why do you not give measurements of where to place the jinga pieces on your scrap piece of wood that isn't really a scrap but the actual piece you're using for the project? Another question, You didn't paint the inside of the pipe. How is that going to reflect the light if the pipe is black?

[@LisaWolffCSCO]

Just eyeball where you want your lantern piece and then lay your jenga pieces down move them till your happy where. Measure those and then place the other pieces on the 2nd board. And he did paint the inside of the pipe. If you want just but white pipe.

[@jsaurman]

This guy is a proud graduate of the Casey Kasem School of Voiceovers.

[@pauldejesus9644]

great idea where did you get the lights

[@1rosabonita]

That's very interesting when I do want to ask you I have some of those lights that he sell at the Dollar Store do you ever have to change the lights inside I have a few and they do not

[@PhD777]

The "Bob Ross" of home-stuff. :)

[@tamekadavis6641]

Thanks for sharing.😊

[@DaddyyCrab]

I don’t like ppl coming to my house late at night. 😂

[@TheAssaultcraft]

what grit sandpaper to use? I know its a wet sandpaper use but should I use 3000 or 4000 grit

[@andybilakshow260]

wtf? I use my dremel with a carbide chipper bit. Any ole sandpaper will do. 50 - 120 grit. Anything finer will be a waste of time & paper

[@phairygirl]

Why didn't you just use white PVC to begin with?

[@bothermenone]

You can also use those pvc pipes for building a 10 foot tall bong for smoking Marijuana.

[@vickigonya9432]

All are so pretty ❤😂

[@sheilagarcowski4081]

does the solar light really work on the inside of pvc?

[@GoodlyEarth]

It definitely does.

[@LifecoachDanV]

Did you say how you attached the wood to your stucco wall? I would like to know. Thank you.

[@ericchevalier74]

Hot glue of course; "this is going to hold up Really nice, this is not gonna be a problem"

[@pamallen2498]

Yes! great project.

[@richardl7264]

I live in Phoenix Arizona, White PVC in the sun does get dark in color

[@LifecoachDanV]

The puppy high 5 clinches the approval!

[@vickigonya9432]

So pretty!!!

[@davidw3932]

I didn't know Bob Ross did DIY too 😊

[@Jaxmidway1]

Can u share solar light link to purchase? Thx

[@LaNette2733]

I like the lights they are pretty cool.

[@victory3490]

Brilliant!

[@seranadesongs]

You could've painted the pvc pipe gold too for a bit more class!

[@a---5578]

That's a good idea. Gold or even sliver. 👍😊👏

[@seranadesongs]

@@a---5578 yep, I was thinking that too 👍

[@Cherishthamoment]

Can you link the saw you used to cut the pvc please

[@IFHSP2]

He used a reciprocating saw. Harbor Freight has them cheap.

[@JB-tp9we]

You could leave the pipe black and paint your boards white or any other color you like....

[@marg233]

Sweet❣️Like your ambition

[@ChristinaSutherland-pp2sk]

I love these ideas!!!!

[@TommeoAndJuliet]

Cool ideas Thank you

[@heatheresteubing-fisher9729]

Lowe's and Home Depot in north TX doesn't sell black PVC.

[@pchts1]

As far as the bottle with the removable cork goes I would have left that on because of creepy crawlers getting up in the bottle and building nests also I might suggest taking some glass etch and frosting the outside of the bottle. You could make a design on the with the glass etch to give it a little extra decoration!

[@alesiaaugust6130]

Great ideas!

[@cristinalivi-harris3267]

Will the lights be safe when it rains?

[@GoodlyEarth]

Definitely

[@GT_Racer347]

Whaaattt!!??? This is sweet!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Very nice!

[@elizabethm2556]

Great ideas!!!

[@origtex]

2.8 million hits!! Big money!! In real life, a house in Coto de Caza with VOLT lighting from the finest landscape company.

[@darlene6531]

You are a genius.

[@davidtweeddale5775]

The narrator is fabulous.

[@45valk]

Pretty cool

[@Mike-mm8nz]

Pretty cool.

[@tonyzac6125]

FYI all, Costco is selling something similar, pack of 4 for $24. Unless you already have all the stuff laying around, you'd probobly spend the same amount on, pipe, cutting equipment, glue, paint and lights. Plus your time.

[@DrewJacobson61]

I really like how you narrate the video ❤

[@datondradavis5202]

This was amazing

[@sandymcqueen4930]

You are very creative 👍

[@paulbalogh4582]

Exactly what dear prudence said.

[@TheOvalOwl]

Trailer park KZbin sure is inventive.

[@chemdawg_millionaire]

I remember when black PVC used to be called ABS

[@src6510]

Question, where can I get the solar light?

[@deidretal2500]

Dollar stored usually have them in various forms. You just remove the top piece to use for this.

[@thesentimentalsoul3683]

Great Lights.

[@stebstebanesier6205]

I would love to make these lights but i cant find drill bits sized "small," "medium" and "large."