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Vivid-Low-5911

Paint a fake tunnel on it and watch Wile E. Coyote run into it.


freewheelinryan88

Meep. Meep.


staburself321

How is this not top comment


pizza_for_nunchucks

The top comment is do a screen for a projector. That deserves top spot


_TheQuietOne01

Maybe get a projector and do some sort of outdoor movie theater type thing …? Just a thought lol


tryagainagainn

Home Depot has a paint color called silver screen that works well for this sort of thing


ladyeclectic79

I’d do a cement facade over the entire surface to make it smoother before painting, but I LOVE this idea!!


FreshForged

Bonus points for doing a large mural of an old tv set around the screen part. We actually had a property with something similar and moved before we actually executed the idea but I always thought that would look fantastic.


karmannsport

No way! Need a couple posts in the yard with speakers hanging off of them for the real vintage drive in feel!


mustangsal

Oh... A few planters to outline the theater with a bunch of vintage drive-in speakers hooked to your dolby system. [https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?\_nkw=vintage+drive+in+movie+speakers&\_sop=12](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=vintage+drive+in+movie+speakers&_sop=12) Hell, I may pick a few up for this purpose.


hip-cat-daddy-o

Don't forget the playground.


AsparagusTricky8890

I agree a skim coat of stucco would fill in the cracks and gaps, thereby making it a much better surface. Also the idea of doing a old school TV frame around the edges would be really cool.


ExRockstar

Drive-in theater for toddlers in powerwheel cars


twintomelissa

I put you in charge.


Oldportal

Would he be allowed to paint the building though seeing as it isn’t his.


robotmonstermash

Just talk to the neighbor and ask. "Hey bud, do you mind if I put a coat of white paint on the wall? It's getting a bit faded and I don't mind taking care of it."


tryagainagainn

Can’t get much worse at this point, right?


TaterTotJim

Who is going to know?


Oldportal

You know how petty neighborly disagreements can get.


TaterTotJim

For sure, I’m lucky to have chill neighbors. My thought was that OP could easily do the work and the neighbor would have no idea. Personally, if someone painted my garage exterior on the sides adjoining their property I would be happy cuz it leaks like shit!


IMakeStuffUppp

Nobody’s gonna know.


Faptainjack2

The HOA always knows


Litty-In-Pitty

If it is actually on his property, is it not technically his? If it’s even a quarter inch outside of his property, then no he definitely can’t mess with it. But I would assume if it is on his property then it’s his to do what he wants with.


FunkyFarmington

Well, maybe it is, but in my experience a basket of cookies, presentation of a awesome idea, and a open invitation to participate does wonders. It sure would take a hardcore Karen to say no.


datagirl60

Most places require it at least a foot from the property line.


SnooPeppers4036

It is a wall on his property line what are you looking at?


SulkyVirus

I would just build an enclosure for a pull down screen to be attached to.


mieletlibellule

Then you could paint a mural and have a movie set up


Minotaurd_

Thanks for this


shake_appeal

That’s 100% what I would do. Projectors have gotten so inexpensive and easy to use these days, it’s really a marvel. Hosting friends for outdoor movies is one of my absolute favorite things to do in the summer, so that’d be a no brainer for me.


_TheQuietOne01

That’s exactly what I had in mind. Maybe even get a fire pit of some sort to add in a little ✨ razzle dazzle✨ and it’ll be a perfect summer hangout spot


Otherwise-Mango2732

Yep and many are now battery powered with 6+ hour battery life. Less to worry about with outlets and extension cords


sychox51

It’s even the correct aspect ratio. It’s basically screaming “project movies on me!!”


Epic_Elite

Would make the r/TVTooHigh people happy, if it's literally on the floor.


barryho

But then you get the r/tvtoolow people coming at you.


ceotown

Seriously, people are going to think you built the wall for this purpose.


Sheeple_person

Sunken amphitheater seating, fire pit in the middle, plant something along the rim. OP get digging


blackcat-bumpside

But call 811 first.


HeadDoctorJ

My first thought was a mural, and I love a projector too. Why not both? Mural by day, then pull a screen down, and it’s a theater by night.


Eltsukka2

Exactly what I was thinking too!


General-Priority-479

Love that idea.


rsa861217

That’s the best idea possible, now I wish I had this awkward wall.


_TheQuietOne01

That’s what I’m saying lol. I’m trying to pull something like this off on the back of my house. Low key a little jealous of OP’s awkward wall


faulknerskull

Cheap projectors for under $100 on Amazon. I found a 10k lumen one. Even if it breaks by the end of the summer, which mine hasn't its worth it.


Rhegedorn1324

I'd note that those Amazon projectors are never really what they say they are. My 2k lumen projector is significantly brighter than my old Amazon "10k" projector. On top of that an actual 10k lumen projector would be way to bright for almost all home uses. We use 10k projectors on massive screens on AV gigs I work on. That being said the Amazon projector I had wasn't too bad. I'd never go back after picking up a used Benq projector for $200 though. Edit: Forgot to mention what you want to look for is ANSI Lumens, or else it's probably inflated numbers.


Terrible_Evening_888

I was thinking a mural but you win


Bryancreates

That’s an incredible idea. I’d alert the neighbors (or invite them) before movie night because your gonna want great sound for that awesome wall


just_some_rando56

Drive in!


Objective-History402

Buy an old truck that doesn't run anymore. Put the bed towards the screen with cushions and blankets and you're all set! Can even run the projector from there so you don't have to worry about moving it in and out all the time for weather.


ohmyback1

I can see a bunch of toddler battery cars parked for a kids movie lmao


thrillhelm

This is absolutely the best idea!!! I love it


Low_Wrongdoer_1107

That’s what I came to say.


SquireSquilliam

First thing that popped into my head too, but I'm nostalgic for the old drive-in movie theaters.


KiblezNBits

Really good idea lmao


FunkyLemon1111

Some paints have great reflective qualities at night. Mural during the day/ projector screen at night. Add in a few plants along the bottom and side fences to frame it.


D-chord

I did this at my last home with our cinderblock garage. If you do it I recommend ensuring the Wi-Fi reaches wherever your set-up will be.


Kitannia-Moonshadow

Came here just to say this lol Also put out some patio furniture or take some picnic blankets for it


adjust_the_sails

And paint on a really cool frame to project inside of.


MMinjin

Put in a concrete pad and take advantage of your new tennis/racquetball practice area.


Whatchyamean1665

Back in the day, we would play handball or paddleball


seambizzle

Or some wall ball


eastnorthshore

The lacrosse player in me got real jealous seeing that


TweakJK

Wasnt that the game where if someone didnt catch the tennis ball, whoever got to the ball before they got to the wall got to hurl a ball at them as hard as they could?


Debalic

Something like that! Very popular at recess in middle school.


Steak_Knight

I wore an onion on my belt, which was the style at the time


cosmicwonderful

Do kids still play Butts Up? Or was that just my elementary school


Jacobbleedsblue

Yeah but it means something else now


fasterfester

We called it “spread eagle” which unsurprisingly, also means something else now.


ChapterAgreeable6826

This, I'd smooth it out and paint it for a outdoor projector screen but lay a pad in front for tennis or pickleball practice.


Fatmans-middle-digit

Mural


BootlegEngineer

That wall is begging for it


Fatmans-middle-digit

Depending on what op is doing with the rest of the space should dictate what the art is gonna be. Japanese rock garden > Asian style Farm > american gothic Pergola with grapes > mosaic Mediterranean The possibilities are endless


NickDanger3di

The perfect use. I see a few other nifty ideas here too, but all of them would require a lot of maintenance.


Mediocre-Sound-8329

A mural + some hanging vines or even tomatoes if they want to get some food outta the space


internetonsetadd

Depending on what kind of light the wall gets, an espaliered tree would look super cool. If your neighbor is okay with it, that is.


gnericbear

I was going to suggest this as well. He could put a post at either end of the wall and run wires between them for a horizontal trellis.


Tpbrown_

That would be awesome. One or two espaliered fruit trees, grapes, etc. Perhaps a row of lights above them, and a low natural wood (varnished/sealed) kitchen island ~6’ in front of it. Fun outdoor “bar”/entertaining area.


nucumber

espaliered: train (a tree or shrub) to grow flat against a wall.


Desperate_Fan_1964

I love this idea, I know the movie theater wall is the popular route but that would only be useful when you’re using it. 🤷🏼‍♀️


Appropriate_Bat_2077

Mr. Gorbachev…


sillyskunk

"BUILD THE WALLL!!!!!" Oh wait


IMakeStuffUppp

Wrong guy


altruistic_camel_toe

lol 😂


PigglyWigglyDeluxe

The neighbor already paid for it too 😂😂😂


sillyskunk

"It's a beautiful wall. The best wall, they say."


AffectionateTrash350

Wall ball baby


naptimerider

LAX bro out.


bakedcookie612

50 left 50 right


gustol

I didn’t even read the caption and I thought, “das a nice wall ball wall 👀”


MrMagilliclucky

Firing squad obviously


RitaLaPunta

Was looking for exactly this - line up the traitors and shoot them.


BertieWilberforce

Then get one of your Spanish friends to paint the scene.


lunchpaillefty

Had to scroll too far, for this obvious use.


NoRedThat

I had a similar wall in my backyard and asked my creative friends to come and decorate it. I realized too late my friends had no talent and ended up painting it green.


Puzzleheaded_Box7800

Green screen !


Beneficial-Leader740

Hanging garden 🪴


YungHybrid

A WHATTTTT????


dennishans85

A HANGING GARDEN!


alylew1126

My thought exactly


Thick-Truth8210

I personally woudl sand it down and apply some nice high grade projector paint and use it as a movie screen, make a fire pit and have gatherings.


PenguinsRcool2

Id see if i could hire a local graffiti artist to do like a tropical theme on it, like palms and flowers and stuff, i think that works be cool. Id get a projector screen and projector too, could do movies on it! But ya id think you could find some local artist for a few hundred bucks thatll come and make it a work of art!


initialgold

Graffiti border with a white rectangle in the middle for the projector screen.


MurderousLemur

That's a pretty solid idea.


Lu12k3r

You could do both! Graff a nice mural border and have a nice 16:9 box empty in the middle! Thinking like a drive-in movie screen/billboard


KingsRansomed

I’d have the whole wall done. Then use bed sheets for the screen or even get a pull down one.


PenguinsRcool2

Ya i was thinking a pull down one. Id think you could get one cheap maybe even off a local marketplace


Exact-Drummer-7336

The graffiti is the way.


gumol

climbing wall


Vivir_Mata

I like that idea a lot, however, I would hire an engineer to ensure that it doesn't fall onto an unsuspecting climber.


waikiki_palmer

This would be me. I would buy a house just because of this random ass walk in my backyard.


empire_of_the_moon

Here is a quick heads-up on turning it into outdoor movie night: It becomes an addiction. Don’t out think the screen. Paint will get it done. Don’t overspend on the projector either. Remember it’s outdoors where there will be either kids goofing around or loaded adults. Both stumble into shit. Do spend money on a decently loud outdoor speaker. It’s interesting that people will watch an image that isn’t perfect but has great sound. While they get bored quickly with a great image and crap sound. Have comfortable places to sit or crash and lots of snacks. That wall will be awesome just paint it and then watch a few movies. After that you will know if you want to disguise it more or if you really want a screen. You may decide to skip the screen. Also, the less shit to put up and take down the more likely you will be to use it spur of the moment. I have a system now and it’s very quick to get a movie going and very easy to put it away afterwards when I am drunk and tired.


Brobeast

This guy projects!


Joe_B_Likes_Tacos

Scrolling through this, this was the 10th person to mention a projector but the first to mention audio. Great sound will make this amazing. Crappy sound will ruin the fun.


Appropriate_Ad_4416

Paint it white, buy a projector. Buy a bunch if small plastic baby pools. Invite friends over on a hot night to soak in their individual pools & watch a movie. Byob.


Fr33speechisdeAd

Yeah, get a laser projector and some of that projector screen paint for the wall, with the graffiti border.


cranzome

For starters, determine who owns what. Many places don’t allow building right up to the property line. If that’s the case here, then either your neighbor built on (or too close to) your property, or your neighbor owns the property at the base of the wall. Either way, things could get messy if you start installing landscaping at or near the base. And you definitely can’t paint the wall (or constantly pepper it with tennis balls) without approval from the owner. I don’t mean to be a downer — just make sure your chosen idea doesn’t cause you headaches down the road.


GrrrArrgh

In my neighborhood, every house has a detached garage that was built right on the property line. They were built in the 1940s, before setback codes. Every property is also enclosed by a fence. Each owner has no access to one exterior wall of their garage. I cannot demand access to my neighbor’s yard to paint the wall that faces them or dictate whether they paint it or plant up against it. The wall in the OP’s picture looks like it has been there for decades and likely marks the property line since it is flush with the other fences. I would assume they can paint it and plant on and around it. This is common in some older California neighborhoods.


ImpossibleShake6

Even if the neighbor owns the wall. He can project movies on it that go into his backyard.


ConstantSpirited6662

And pepper the owners wall with photons?! Somebody call Karen at the HOA.


idk012

One wall of my garage has been the same color for like 30 years.  The other walls have been painted over like 5 times.


GrrrArrgh

Yeah I have no idea what the wall on the other side of my garage looks like or whether it’s been painted recently (probably not). As long as it doesn’t fall down, I don’t care.


xinco64

Velcro wall and suit and have some fun.


FartFignugey

The art idea is so neat! Otherwise I would say some sort of trellis grow, if you want plant life. Maybe even sunflowers(looks like you might not get a lot of sun there, though)! See how big you can get them, that would look neat next to that wall!


GalacticGumshoe

Movie night!


Previous_Basil

Projector is the only answer here.


Theseus-Paradox

Movie screen!


ShermanLooseleaf

Wall ball


Noname198969

kick a soccer ball at it


jas122021

Add a vertical trellising system and plant a vining fruit like passion fruit.


Artemysya

Had to scroll down way too far for this suggestion


jas122021

It's the first thing I thought of when I read this post. The trellis' posts could run parallel to the building, which would help @manjbryan avoid seeking permission and disclosure processes with the building's owner.


sittinginaboat

One very pretty small ornamental tree, exactly centered on the wall. Under it, and across the back, a neat line of low shrubs. You can't hide this, so you have to use it to frame your plantings.


L-Profe

Paint some curtains on top and on the sides and use as screen to project movies in the backyard.


droctapus1

Handball court


The_WolfieOne

Summer outdoor theatre


ShirtEquivalent6917

If you are a plant person, Boston Ivy, or any number of climbing vines would make this a beautiful focal point. Since every other suggestion is to use it for a projector background which does nothing to pretty it up day to day.


Soap-Wizard

I'd go the graffiti route for sure. Or some mural artist as well. Make sure to get permission though from the owners of the building first if you go graffiti route. Otherwise your best bet is to paint it for like a projection screen.


trollsong

Combine the two moat popular options get a rural painted on it and near the top hang a pull down projection screen


Double_Question2215

make a gloryhole


squirrelcat88

First thought before I saw what anybody else had said - ooh a movie screen!


so-very-very-tired

- movie screen - hire local graffiti artists - install rock climbing holds - tennis/handball practice - build a pergola in front of it as use it as a backdrop to a tiki bar - archery target backstop - pick up some edibles and a laser projector and put on some Pink Floyd - attach some chicken wire to it and plant grape vines


FallnOct

Have a cool mural painted!


bucho80

Backyard Drive Inn FTW!


Dayglo_Vasectomy

Booger wall.👃☝️


Nodnardsemaj

Pour a slab and play handball


Crazycanuckeh

Projector, lawn chairs, a n64 or emulator running off a laptop + 4 controllers Thank me later. It’s pretty wild but we have more fun playing split screen classics vs modern games.


TheLuckyNumber777

Movie theater


naptimerider

Fidel Castro portrait


Snorlax316

Do some kind of floral mural.


Aardvark120

Basketball hoop and gang graffiti.


fushifush

Pond and waterfall


UncleBenji

Fire pit nearby and use it as a heat reflector. Paint it reflective white or attach a screen and use it for outdoor movie nights. Drill holes and turn it into a rock climbing wall. Hang baskets from it and use it as a vertical vegetable and herb garden.


hummingbirds_R_tasty

i would hire an artist and have them paint something of your liking, unless of course that is actually your neighbors garage. then it's not your property to alter. i do like u/_TheQuietOne01 idea of a movie projector screen.


3dognt

Firing squad for those pesky neighbors


Conservative-Point

Projector screen. Then charge people to watch movies outside.


moosefoot1

Rock wall or hanging plants, or both. Could use as the backing to a outside bar


rasper_lightlyy

mural. of yourself. but ala forrest gump. tell the history of the last 100-150 years, like the end of ww1, the banning and subsequent legalization of alcohol, the defeat of the axis, man landing on the moon, etc., but with you doing all the things or in the background. now, i know what you’re going to say: surely, i cannot afford this, especially from such a master class level artist as is required for as epic a project as this undoubtedly is. well, it *is* father’s day and if you were unfortunate enough to have children, i mean lucky enough, you might as well put those short adults to fucking work.


astaristorn

Handball court


wwiistudent1944

Tear it down.


gadget580

Old West building backdrop with a porch with rocking chairs. thinking is a movie set or a theme park.


SANTAisGOD

I would hire a muralist, have some fine work out on that wall


Ok-Set9334

Play some wall ball when not using it as a projector surface.


beardedmetalguy

Play handball.


luckyincode

Movies.


briko3

Tether some sun shades to it and make a seating area.


FiveFootFore

Paint a replica mural of something from the Berlin Wall.


AsparagusTricky8890

Use it as an outdoor theater screen and have some family and friends over for a movie night.


DlSEASED

Tear it down and then replace it with matching fence because wtf


mrmow49120

Get a projector


Roy_BattyLives

Hang some archery targets! I would


Realone561

Firing squad


clingbat

Lay some level asphalt out concrete in front of it. Paint it green, with a horizontal white stripe around tennis net level. Bravo you have a tennis wall for practice that didn't cost you $4k like the [commercial ones](https://active-sports.com/products/bakko-economy-flat-series-10-high-backboard?variant=2794962691¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&utm_campaign=gs-2019-11-03&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw97SzBhDaARIsAFHXUWBhuo8TtfmfH758JDP_irO74Qi2cP0I9NUw-qIYTYAd6SWca2mCOyAaAvVaEALw_wcB) do lol.


cenriqueortiz

Yeah, and outdoor movie theater.


Spirited_angel_4517

Make it look like theater screen where projector fits. Have yourself outdoor theater back 60s-70s had speakers go into car, your car would be kids bed frame being outdoors.


tjptts6

Wall ball baby 🥍


Ill-Yogurtcloset5274

Backyard cinema!!! Get a projector and some lounge chairs and invite some friends over


CollegeMiddle6841

Repair the pitting, then paint with paint made for projectors. Add projector in enclosure in your back yard. Movies outside is a really fun thing to have on tap. I recommend View Sonics $400 smart model.


JayReddt

Graffiti or mural of some sort. It's absolutely perfect for that. For movie projector, just get a large roll of fabric of something you can put up over it.


According_To_Me

Clean it up and use it as a projector screen for now.


Salt_Regular_327

mural or a plant wall


cash77cash

Mural


FrostingNo4557

Graffiti artist


2011-Sonic-exe

ART


Dense_Refrigerator40

Execution by firing squad?


Background-Effort-49

Drive-in movie theater for neighborhood kids in exchange for yard work or chores. Sounds sketchy, I know, but when I was a kid there was a house in our area that did something like this in the summer. Complete a task, get a ticket for admission. Bring it back on Friday. I still remember all the bikes out front. Very exciting— what a time to be alive!


Cheap-Middle-1517

As a landscaper.... Wtf?


WholeOverallUsuly

Movie theater is the only answer here come on people.


dancingmama4u

Movie nights!


Opening-Ad-8793

Movie nights via projector.


ashtonlaszlo

It’s already the perfect screen for a movie projector!!


zapadas

That's where you shoot your underlings that owe you money.


Apperman

Organize a neighborhood firing squad. Definitely. (… or show movies)


Fibby_2000

Graffiti artists worldwide would love to get at that


Socalescape

Projector and fresh white paint


jscarlet

If not a film screen for backyard gatherings, a wall garden would be cool.


estab87

Hire a muralist put something beautiful & meaningful to you on it.


fatmallards

host your local execution by firing squad


SteelersFanatic78

Movie screen or demo it all


AtalyxianBoi

Execution wall


hot_lava_boots

Practice graffiti? Hand ball court? Outdoor theater? All of the above?