Install Landscape Speakers

If you enjoy spending time on the deck or patio, consider bringing your favorite music outside with outdoor speakers. The units are designed and engineered to deliver seamless sound coverage around your outdoor living space by dispersing sound in a wide, 360-degree pattern. This is not a trivial investment, but if good music is an important part of your life, you'll enjoy them for years to come.

The speakers are designed for permanent outdoor installation to withstand the elements year-round. They can be placed on almost any surface, including wood, concrete and the ground. For the best results, choose a level surface to prevent vibration, and position the cord so it won't become a tripping hazard. If you're locating the speakers in the ground, don't bury them deeper than 1/2 inch deep or in an area where water pools or collects.

An installer will charge $510 to install a pair of Bose Free Space 51 Environmental Speakers on a deck or patio, but you can buy the speakers and speakers cord for $450 and install them yourself, saving 12 percent. To install the speakers, you'll need some wood screws, a Philips screwdriver and wire strippers.

To find more DIY project costs and to post comments and questions, visit www.diyornot.com.

Pro Cost -- DIY Cost -- Pro time -- DIY Time -- DIY Savings -- Percent Saved

$510 -- $450 -- 2.0 -- 3.0 -- $60 -- 12 Percent


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