For using windows they found lying around from homes in the neighborhood getting torn down the end result looks great. Functional and doing some serious reduce/reuse/recycle in the process.
Adding windows to the top would be nice, but sure finding the right ones for a weatherproof fit could be difficult.
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I got the word this weekend we had enough vegetables and not enough flowers in our garden beds so got the idea to start a butterfly garden. Upon telling my 6 year old daughter she got very excited and started talking how we can charge admission for people to see our butterfly garden. There are two ways to get butterflies in your gardens, provide nectar to eat and/or give…
Melody D was the winner of the Hometown Seeds survival pack, though for the rest of you Hometown Seeds has provided me a code to allow 10% of any order with them by using the code “thanks”
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Haven’t mentioned the computerized grow box for a while, so think it is a good time for an update. The moisture sensor corroded away, but have plans to make a much more beefier one. With the exception of the hard drive failure, the basic functionality of the computerized grow box has been excellent and the plants have been thriving. The only physical improvement I have made is adding some…
Excited to try out my new to me food dehydrator, I collected some peppermint leaves from my 2 year old peppermint plants which is fighting the confirms of the 1 gallon pot I have used to keep it from consuming my entire flowerbed, lawn, house, etc. For the best potency, it is best to collect mint right before they start to flower and first thing in the morning when…
This winter I went through my spice rack (which was given as a wedding gift 11 years ago) and threw out any spices I have yet to open and took inventory of spices I have at least used half of the container. These herbs were added to my growing list which one of which was oregano. Here is the basic steps to harvest, dry, and store your own oregano:…
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That’s the one!We have a Habitat For Humanity store in town and they always have windows and doors for very cheap (like $5 per each) and I knew there was something I could do with them and now I know!Thanks for posting this.
That greenhouse is AWESOME! I need to start collecting old windows. I just hope they don’t all cost me $450 like the first two I saved (replaced one in the house).
I wish I was good at building. Thats so cool. Thats a great way to save money and keep the windows out of the landfill.
David, that is a great idea I know we have one of those around here as well. Think the trick is finding the right sizes. With enough selection could make one entirely out sliding glass doors with everyone replacing theirs for French style.jimmycrackedcorn, how is the greenhouse you created holding up?Patrice, construction does look too bad. No careful measurements, if things don’t line up just put some extra caulking between them. You should be able to assemble one of these just using screws and brackets.
That’s brilliant!
Very interesting and cool. I have a bunc of old windows I’m planning on using to make a greenhouse. I love this look!
Matron, well someone else’s brilliance, I am just the messenger :)Chiot’s Run, I have an old screen door (with windows) but that’s about it so pretty far away on construction. Well that and not a place to put it in my small yard.
Have to say that looks great! It’s maybe not easy for the everyone to get their hands on so many spare windows but the general message of resourcefulness and reuse definitely applies to us all.
I think this one looks awesome!
I am curious though, if anyone has run into trouble with their local governments and code requirements when it come to homemade greenhouses? I’d hate to put all the time into construction only to have the inspector come knocking on the door saying I had to take it down.
Very Beautiful !!!
Use caution using old wood windows , if they are older than 1980 there may be lead in the paint , dust or chips if they are in that condition
for more information :
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm
children under 6 are most susceptible to lead hazards
Excellent review, this is thee type of information people need to have when deciding on whether or not to purchase.