DIY AC Unit Cover

The outside of your home is just as important as the inside and the AC unit is something you may want to hide to up your curb appeal. For this you can an AC unit cover. Read on to learn how you can do this.

The outside of your home is just as important as the inside and the AC unit is something you may want to hide to up your curb appeal. For this you can an AC unit cover. Read on to learn how you can do this.

It’s one of those projects that you think about forever and once it’s done you say to yourself, ‘Why did it take me so long to do this?!’ This project is simple but subtle and can make such a difference that’ll make your backyard look polished.

NOTE: Please do your own research before building a fence around your AC unit in terms of distance around it and ventilation.

Supplies:

  • (4) 4’ Fence posts
  • (7) 6’ X 6” X 1” Boards
  • (14) 4’ X 6” X 1” Boards
  • (2) 4′ X 4″X2″ Boards
  • (1) 6′ X 4″X 2″ Board
  • Quikcrete
  • 2 ½” Galvanized fence nails
  • Wood Stain
  • Sealer
  • Weed Barrier
  • Decorative filler (rocks, bark, etc.)

*Your measurements may vary depending on the size of your AC unit.

Tools:

  • Hoe
  • Saw
  • Bucket
  • Hammer
  • Paint Brush (or rag for stain)
  • LevelPost
  • Digger

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