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DIY Greenhouse | Don't Buy a Kit Until You See This

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Welcome to the official April Wilkerson KZread channel. I’m April and I’m the creator of Wilker Do’s. I'm not professional or have any training, so I just pick the project I want to tackle and figure it out step by step. On this channel you will find a variety of content like DIY home improvement, How-To’s, construction and more.

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  • @AprilWilkerson
    @AprilWilkerson11 ай бұрын

    Get plans for this project here!: wilkerdos.com/product/greenhouse-build-plans/

  • @singingwindrider9881

    @singingwindrider9881

    8 ай бұрын

    Why does the tuffwall have to be installed vertically instead of horizontally?

  • @nicolemoran1885

    @nicolemoran1885

    8 ай бұрын

    @@singingwindrider9881 I would guess it would likely be so that anything for more even air movement and so that if water gets in there that it can fall out. If they are vertical then water could just sit on the edge and the temperature can vary more especially in a greenhouse because the top will be generally have hotter air than bellow. This means at the end of the day it could cool down unevenly.

  • @tropicbeauty

    @tropicbeauty

    7 ай бұрын

    Curious as to your materials total cost ?

  • @lesliefrady72

    @lesliefrady72

    6 ай бұрын

    Cost to build????

  • @sweetspeed5136

    @sweetspeed5136

    4 ай бұрын

    You have to buy her plan to find out I guess

  • @lkbeirute1
    @lkbeirute1 Жыл бұрын

    I love that April makes everything look so easy. The size of her shop is mind blowing. I love it. Thank you April for giving women everywhere the confidence to get out there and do it.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! If I can do it, anyone can. Thanks for watching.

  • @monkeybarmonkeyman

    @monkeybarmonkeyman

    Жыл бұрын

    Go back to her earliest videos then binge watch. Many of us have been following her for a long time. She really has put in the time and effort to make it look so easy.

  • @mehill00

    @mehill00

    Жыл бұрын

    You give men more confidence too! I think there’s a bit of a tendency for women KZreadrs to feel freer admitting they’re not experts on all things (nobody is), whereas men have more of a tendency to use jargon and other cues to try to signal expertise. It might not be just because men are show offs…I have some theories about it and think it might be related to if a field is traditionally male or female dominated, but I just think it’s interesting. Certainly to be clear the main differentiators for success are communication skills, technical content knowledge, hard work/organization, charisma, and a bit of luck, (not the sex of the person). Plus a bunch of stuff I never thought of because I don’t have a YT channel.

  • @wmhfv992

    @wmhfv992

    3 ай бұрын

    @@mehill00 My boyfriend and I love to watch April together to get ideas for our fixer upper. He said something similar after the first few videos we watched, about how he likes how she very clearly explains what she's doing and why, and approaches things in a way that doesn't make the viewer feel dumb or overwhelmed with information. She's such a wonderful teacher!

  • @BearCreekWoodworking
    @BearCreekWoodworking Жыл бұрын

    That’s a great tip to use a kerf cut under the sill to create a dip edge. Thanks April! 😃👍👏

  • @bunnywarren
    @bunnywarren Жыл бұрын

    If you get a 12V solar panel you can pick up fans for it really cheap as PC case fans. Connect a couple to the panel and when the sun comes up the fans can help circulate the air in the greenhouse. Done that here and it really helps avoid hot areas forming, especially near the top given it's built directly on the soil. The fans may only last a year or two but are really cheap but the panel will last for ages and can inside or outside the greenhouse itself. I'd always recommend getting a waterproof one whichever you choose.

  • @AlenAbdula

    @AlenAbdula

    Жыл бұрын

    +1 on adding ventilation, those vents won't do much on hot humid day. There won't be any air movement unless one adds a fan inside to at least circulate the air or add inline fan to create negative pressure inside.

  • @tom314

    @tom314

    Жыл бұрын

    I also wired in a bimetal temperature switch so they only switched on during warmer days (more required here in the uk).

  • @stijn2472

    @stijn2472

    7 ай бұрын

    @@tom314 A bimetal temperature switch is an excelent idea. I hadn't thought of that before. Do you have any recomendations, like for what temperature switch to get? I have very similar growing conditions compared to the uk.

  • @tom314

    @tom314

    7 ай бұрын

    @@stijn2472 I think I used a 25C one which meant it ran in the summer sun but not in the winter.

  • @stijn2472

    @stijn2472

    7 ай бұрын

    @@tom314 Thank you for your reply! 25C makes sense. Did you directly solder it into the 12V line from the solal pannel to the fans? And is there any 25C switch you recommend in particular? I tried looking them up after reading your comment, but the ones I found were 50 euros and didn't really seem like something easy to connect to.

  • @christopherdahle9985
    @christopherdahle9985 Жыл бұрын

    It's a neat little greenhouse but be aware of algae growth inside the panels. I changed out the glass on mine for comparable twinwall polycarbonate maybe ten years ago and definitely extended the growing season by so doing. But I learned the hard way that the top edges of the twinwall need to be sealed to prevent water intrusion. Aluminum HVAC tape does this nicely. Similarly a permeable tape needs to be added to the bottom to keep dirt out and let any condensation escape or algae will begin to grow up inside the panels and there's no way to clean it out.

  • @stijn2472

    @stijn2472

    7 ай бұрын

    I hadn't thought of that. Thank you for letting me know. I am currently considering building a small greenhouse myself that will fit our garden. I was thinking of using secondhand greenhouse glass due to its price. But I was unaware that polycarbonate extends one growing season compared to glass. Now I think of it, do you think 2 layers of glass with 1cm gap in between would work as well? And do you have any further advice that you could share? Thank you in advance. All help is greatly appreciated.

  • @HensOnly

    @HensOnly

    6 ай бұрын

    A few of the YTubers have mentioned metallic masking tape or duct metal tape for that purpose to keep water and moisture from getting into the cells. Tape all around each panel before installing onto the frames.

  • @midwesternhooftrimmer6735

    @midwesternhooftrimmer6735

    5 ай бұрын

    This comment saved me and I'm sure many others alot of hassle! Thank you for sharing your hard learned lesson with us so we didn't have to learn the hard way. 🙌

  • @christopherdahle9985

    @christopherdahle9985

    5 ай бұрын

    @@HensOnly Yes, aluminum duct tape does the job and is usually available at a local hardware store. Be aware that there is an expensive "heat resistant" type made for chimney vents and that works fine, but there's a cheaper grade that is intended for heating ducts and that's far more economical and proves to be quite durable for our greenhouses. Don't waste your time with the common plastic coated duck (used to be made from cotton "duck" cloth) tape. It will fall off. Standard width is ? 1-1/2" ? or so. Cut your strips and then slice them lengthwise so it's not as visible...it's sort of ugly, so thin strips looks better and save you some money too. The stuff I bought was printed with logos and branding but you can wipe that off with denatured alcohol. I just don't have the patience to make KZread videos (I posted a few, they suck), but I am almost tempted to try it again for my new greenhouse. Wish I could find a local kid that wanted to learn the video stuff...

  • @christopherdahle9985

    @christopherdahle9985

    5 ай бұрын

    @@midwesternhooftrimmer6735 Glad you found it helpful. I built my first greenhouse when I was 13! That was the spring of 1975! Another tip. If you install temperature sensing vent lifts, remove the cylinders from the greenhouse when your growing season ends. If you leave them out through a winter of freeze/thaw cycles they die in 2-3 years. But if you store them away for the winter, they last indefinitely. Took a few winters for me to figure it out. Also, in the fall I begin filling all the empty milk jugs each week with water and build up a wall of them on the north wall to create a thermal mass. In my climate (colorado mountains) this stretches out my tomatoes another 2-3 weeks. Usually I can keep tomatoes going until Thanksgiving and leaf lettuce a few weeks past that. I stretched everthing through the whole winter once with a little electric "milk house" heater the electricity was prohibitive compared to my local produce market prices.

  • @krickette5569
    @krickette556911 ай бұрын

    I have been collecting vintage windows so that I can build myself a greenhouse. I finally have enough windows but have been trying to find a tutorial for the floor that was easy to follow and understand. Thank you for this! You made the entire thing simple and easy to follow and now I feel like I can finally get started on mine!

  • @tinacarter8785

    @tinacarter8785

    11 ай бұрын

    Jist be careful to seal those vintage windows if they are the old wood lead windows.dont want lead dust eaking into your air for she shed or garden foods.

  • @krickette5569

    @krickette5569

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the reminder! A bunch of them were in good enough shape that I could just paint over the old finishes on the others I am sanding, scraping, replacing old caulk etc. I am being sure to use Protective equipment during the process.@@tinacarter8785

  • @phineasfaber5159

    @phineasfaber5159

    8 ай бұрын

    Found a bunch of discarded windows dumped off the tracks. Took all the panes but only 4 of the frames were worth keeping. Built a little lean-to hut for the SAD times.

  • @matthmanning
    @matthmanning Жыл бұрын

    We built the chicken run at our old farm based on your chicken run. But we didn't have a gabled roof. We need a new chicken house and run here and I may be looking at your stuff again for inspiration. You do a great job explaining. And it doesn't hurt to learn from a super positive, beautiful teacher too. Keeps my focus good.

  • @mikefinley4367
    @mikefinley4367 Жыл бұрын

    ❤ FYI ...screws don't have the shear strength nails do. In rough framing construction never use screws, especially if you live within tornado zones or frequent strong storms. I've seen so called framing screws snap under stress, break off at the heads and yet people use them for floor decking, roof sheeting (really crazy) and yes framing. Nice little green house.

  • @lizlanman47

    @lizlanman47

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Good to know!

  • @mkeyx82

    @mkeyx82

    11 ай бұрын

    I always assumed a screw will hold wood together better. Never considered it will brea off more easily.

  • @mikefinley4367

    @mikefinley4367

    11 ай бұрын

    @@mkeyx82 You have a search engine with online access, research, don't just take my word, question everything these days but be careful of news sources. Alternative news can be as misleading as truthful. If they have a long track record of truth and accuracy they will inform what the mainstream won't due to govt control and you can thank republican traitors Bush / Chenney for the Patriot Act.

  • @anthony2558

    @anthony2558

    9 ай бұрын

    Good call. I've broken tons of screws. Never a nail though, they just bend.

  • @mikefinley4367

    @mikefinley4367

    9 ай бұрын

    @@anthony2558 Screws are more brittle contrary to common thinking that concern is stronger than wood , due to is brittle ness you can punch through a dimensional equivalent of a 2x4 easier than real wood even if the rain was o run opposite than normal.

  • @TgWags69
    @TgWags696 күн бұрын

    It probably isn't an issue in Texas, but up north during extended freezing weather it is very important to allow the panels to drain on the bottom. Condensation will build up inside and freeze which breaks out the sides of the panel. Polycarbonate get very brittle in cold temps which also contribute to the problem. Using something like a strip of J-channel would probably be adequate. I would probably make it so the opening was toward the inside where it would stay thawed and also prevent insects from crawling up the tubes

  • @dr.w.w.daniels7203
    @dr.w.w.daniels7203 Жыл бұрын

    Well done April, I’ve been enjoying your videos for years and you are truly inspirational for anyone who may feel intimidated by taking on projects. Based on your videos , I’ve built several different projects . Greenhouse is next. Thanks so much for your detailed information and go get’em attitude. Stay healthy.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

  • @Terry_1111
    @Terry_1111 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice! I'd love to have a small greenhouse like this and I love the cedar you used to make it pop! I have concerns about it only having the two vents on one end; however, to have more for a cross breeze is just my personal preference. Thanks for sharing this and all the other terrific projects you've made! You're the best, April! Take care!

  • @louroberts5567
    @louroberts5567 Жыл бұрын

    Good morning, April! I had watched the previous video about this greenhouse, but I really enjoyed this one. It's not often I smile after watching a video. You have a knack for making work enjoyable and I love how you leave your mistakes (breaking the drill bit) and laughing about it, in the video. Thanks for another great video! Have an awesome week. God bless.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You too!

  • @RoselinBooksOfficial
    @RoselinBooksOfficial4 ай бұрын

    I don't understand half of the words she's saying but I do love watching the greenhouse coming together. Very satisfying to see it become a full building.

  • @petenelson8136
    @petenelson8136 Жыл бұрын

    My wife wants a green house, I may have to build one of these for her. Thanks for sharing.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Great! Enjoy the build and thanks for watching.

  • @craiggoodwin9704
    @craiggoodwin97042 ай бұрын

    April, right when I was thinking you were immortal you broke that drill bit! I may have a green house in my near future. I've learned from purchasing your workbench plans that your plans are priceless and certainly worth what you are asking for them. I enjoyed your video as well. Thanks for Sharing!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    2 ай бұрын

    You're welcome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @user-td6yl5nr2o
    @user-td6yl5nr2o6 ай бұрын

    She is awesome. A very good teacher!

  • @madwilliamflint
    @madwilliamflint Жыл бұрын

    That's a LOT of reinforcement. I love it. I might need to give something like this a go.

  • @26hurban
    @26hurban5 ай бұрын

    That 110 degree heat last summer is why I moved to my property in Colorado. Very nice build! I learned a lot! Thank you!!

  • @RyanPennington-ul2ez
    @RyanPennington-ul2ez5 күн бұрын

    now that is how you do a plug! smoothest transition ive seen..... didnt even look at the fast forward button

  • @suburbanbiology
    @suburbanbiology10 ай бұрын

    I've recently become a fan of marine grade vinyl sheets. They work well to turn a porch into a seasonal greenhouse but the price probably winds up being similar to poly panels. Good job on a nice build.

  • @barbarahenn-pander5872
    @barbarahenn-pander587210 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this video. 😊 I was curious about snow load tolerance, and humbly suggest rainwater gutter and catchment system. I think you may be surprised how hot it gets in there and may want much more venting(roof panels on hinges?), cross ventilation options, AND a safe electrical option for grow lights and heat mats. I’ll be expecting some cool April Wilkerson gardening podcasts soon. 👍

  • @ty9334
    @ty9334 Жыл бұрын

    I have to say one of my favorite parts of your videos is your product reviews because while im working at Home Depot im just browsing for things I really don’t need yet. But your videos help me get a better idea of the products we are selling.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you like them! I've always told what I used and why. Not all of my Viewers are at the same skill level and some need more explanation of things used. Others like to just complain I'm an infomercial but everyone is entitled to their opinion. I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

  • @frank8534
    @frank85347 ай бұрын

    I’ve been watching you for a while now. You’ve come a long way. Congratulations to all your hard work.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! And thanks for staying along for the ride. :)

  • @13DarknessGirl666
    @13DarknessGirl6662 ай бұрын

    My toxic trait is seeing this video and falling in love with the idea of building a greenhouse, but I'm too poor to even afford the screws🥲

  • @TgWags69

    @TgWags69

    6 күн бұрын

    I used free IBC totes stacked on top of each other. That's all you need. A box of screws, a jig saw and maybe a couple free pallets for some bracing and shelves.

  • @jleedw

    @jleedw

    Күн бұрын

    Same

  • @jleedw

    @jleedw

    Күн бұрын

    @@TgWags69what are IBC totes?

  • @resourcefulgirl
    @resourcefulgirl8 ай бұрын

    Love your channel! Watching with my 80 yo mom. That was an easy built and it will be very doable for me. So funny because I just built and moved onto 20 acres. My next projects are outside and they entail building a coop and greenhouse. You've got them both covered!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    8 ай бұрын

    That is awesome! Enjoy the build! Thanks for watching.

  • @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr
    @WillysPerformanceCycleCtr Жыл бұрын

    What an adventure April!!! Thanks for sharing this simple, yet beautiful green house build. I really like the western red cedar! Looks great. See you on the next build!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @thomaszaccone3960
    @thomaszaccone3960 Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome. Thanks April. Great idea for a good garden shed.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @CBDguitar
    @CBDguitar10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing April! So informative in all the details and tips you give👍

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

  • @shericreates
    @shericreates Жыл бұрын

    Awe!! Just in time! I’m actually rebuilding from bottom up a shed that was on the side of my house. It was rotten - from the neighbors sprinkler hitting it - so I demolished it. Kept the good wood. Then, when I move I will be better equips to make my green house/she shed! Thanks April!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Great! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @robertp.3293
    @robertp.32935 ай бұрын

    I'm glad you left the broken drill bit in. It happens and often to all of us 🎉

  • @TadTheTinker
    @TadTheTinker11 ай бұрын

    I have to give a round of applause at her ability to walk us through building a project while giving infomercials on various products every few minutes. You don't even hardly know it is happening it is so seemless. Well done and excellent structure.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    11 ай бұрын

    No infomercial. I have always done tutorials showing what I built, how I did it and what I used and why. My Viewers are at varied skill level and many need more explanation. I certainly could have used that when I started. My inbox gets flooded with questions so try to answer as many as possible in video. Thanks for watching.

  • @TadTheTinker

    @TadTheTinker

    11 ай бұрын

    @@AprilWilkerson I should add that i did not mean infomercial in a bad light. I have watched many of your videos and enjoyed them all. Because you do what you do and how you do it, you haven't become what so many other youtubers have. You aren't just another youtube sales person. You actually use the products you mention and tell us why you personally enjoy those items. Thank you for making these videos and please keep going with them.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Most people misunderstand and it's refreshing to see someone actually see I'm trying to help shorten the curve. Thanks for all your support.

  • @jackiechang1758
    @jackiechang1758 Жыл бұрын

    YES!!! I have a small yard and have specific and small areas with an easement!! where I would like to place a shed and a greenhouse eventually, but commercially available kits sometimes are a little too big for me. This video is a great guide!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds great! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @kmydesire12
    @kmydesire126 ай бұрын

    I’m proud to see a woman teaching me. I’ve been looking for simple and easy to learn from, you NAILED it literally 😂

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    6 ай бұрын

    Great! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @BenRobison1618
    @BenRobison1618 Жыл бұрын

    I loved the honesty of the broken drill bit when toenailing. That hit close to home for me!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @ds755
    @ds7559 ай бұрын

    You are going to want to add more roof vents. There are simple automatic vent openers. I would suggest at least two and suggest four because it is going to cook.

  • @rogerpeterson7581
    @rogerpeterson75815 ай бұрын

    Nice job! The only comments I would add is I would use three door hinges as a door like that could easily warp in the heat. I also would have lapped the cedar to keep water from getting between the cedar siding and the ply sheathing. I know the plywood is painted but the paint would only last so long. It's a great design and would be great here in the Mojave Desert in the late Fall, winter and early spring.

  • @_Merica_USA
    @_Merica_USA Жыл бұрын

    Gotta love April and her great projects 👍

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw thanks! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

  • @davidward1259
    @davidward1259 Жыл бұрын

    neat build!!!! In your climate, you are going to need more ventilation unless you just want to use it in the cooler parts of the year.

  • @AuroraGlowe
    @AuroraGlowe6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! I've been wanting to make a greenhouse for my house plants with my dad later this year. I wanted to do something like the greenhouse you made in this video. Made by hand, no kits, but I had a difficult time finding a simple video on how to do it. Your video is what I'm looking for and it's very easy for me to follow along to. Thank you!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @normbograham
    @normbograham6 ай бұрын

    Really great presentation. Of course, I'd be doing it outside, likely where it's not level (lol). And it's funny that you are putting a greenhouse up, when it's 110 degrees. The greenhouse, will be an oven.

  • @colleenscottcarmello5103
    @colleenscottcarmello5103 Жыл бұрын

    ** ahaha April.. Been watching you for sooo long.. That is the first time I ever seen anything go wrong. =D broken drill bit..cracking up over here, you're so funny about it... no, we're not firing you, not a chance lol =D .. A joy to watch you build these projects. It is not as scary as I would think once seeing how you do it.. thanks for sharing your skils and how to's.

  • @kris-8596
    @kris-85969 ай бұрын

    WoW! I love the greenhouse presentation and how easy it looks build. Love it!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @kentblairl
    @kentblairl Жыл бұрын

    Looks nice and simple to build. A few learning lessons, when nailing or screwing fasteners, keep the other hand away from joints where the boards come together to avoid a pinch. And keep the steadying hand at least a hand or two away from the length of a fastener. A nail can take a nasty turn inside the wood for a variety of reasons and come out one of the sides. Also for that exterior grade siding some folks wrap the bottom edge with a waterproof membrane, so that rain hitting the ground and splashing from below doesn't compromise the end grain. For your application folks could wrap with black all down the outside and get the effect the black paint added. For our boatyard vibe we'd lap it. Cheers! Clark and Skipper

  • @olddawgdreaming5715
    @olddawgdreaming5715 Жыл бұрын

    Great job April, sure enjoyed watching this build. Turned out great, thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate your solid support. Thanks for always watching.

  • @katray-workhardplayhard4312
    @katray-workhardplayhard431211 ай бұрын

    Thank You!! It’s been fun and educational to watch your DIY Videos!! I enjoy to see the time and effort you put into your beautiful projects!!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @fdort3971
    @fdort39712 ай бұрын

    @AprilWilkerson I absolutely love your I can do it alone videos! I primarily work alone too. I can't wait for hubby or my sons. Last summer I got my hands on free pressure treated wood that was used for less than a year before they removed it! I turned it into a lean-to style deck for an outbuilding. Using the 2x6's for the base that ended up making a 5'x6' deck got really heavy. I needed to get it up on 4x4 patio blocks alone. I used 2x4 blocks cut perfectly square screwed in the corners of the deck and the walls to ensure everything was squared and reinforced. I had made it close to the area it was intended but it still needed to be moved 3-4 feet over, forward and up. I grabbed 2 ratchet straps (they make great clamps btw) and a 2x4 scrap. I looped the straps under the 2x6 frame and over the ends of the 2x4. Squatting with my feet braced shoulder width apart over the frame (feet between the boards), I placed the 2x4 across the back of my shoulders and power-lifted the front half into place with a shuffling step and wiggles. I reduced the ground friction on the back half by sliding skinny rails under it. I called myself an oxen because of the wood across my shoulders. I prefer your workhorse line better! Before I walked it into place I carefully balanced the frame on the bathroom scale (that was a feat in itself...lol). That sucker weighed 200+ lbs! I was thrilled with myself! I'm a 50 year old walking cripple woman...it's absolutely amazing how with the right fulcrum and leverage system what people can do! Of course I paid for it for 3 days but I couldn't stop grinning every time I looked at it...

  • @fdort3971

    @fdort3971

    2 ай бұрын

    Love your design

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank! I'm glad you enjoy my Channel. That is wonderful you figured out a way to do your project alone. You can do anything you set your mind to! Thank you for Sharing your Story and for watching.

  • @billparrish4385
    @billparrish4385 Жыл бұрын

    I love getting ideas for my own stuff by watching your highly informative videos, April! I've been considering my own shed build and how to increase headroom in a small shed by modifying the traditional truss design. I realize you were able to have yours so open, using those double gussets at the joints, due to the lightweight roofing (and probably also the steep pitch), where a traditional (and heavier!) deck and shingle roof would need the greater support of traditional trusses with bottom chords and web members. But it did get me to thinking about alternative truss designs. Wheels are turning, thanks to your video! :)

  • @TheRich4187
    @TheRich4187 Жыл бұрын

    Not as bad as I thought to make. I need to save some cash for one next yr. Nice work!

  • @johannsen4171
    @johannsen4171 Жыл бұрын

    That groove under the board for a drip edge, genius! Thanks beautiful xoxoxo

  • @GeekRedux
    @GeekRedux Жыл бұрын

    Okay, that water drip edge groove is a great tip.

  • @dennishinkle5010
    @dennishinkle5010 Жыл бұрын

    I think that would make a great chicken coop as well. I have enough scraps to do most of it. Maybe build some skids and put on the botton so i can move it with my tractor. This is a great design loved it. Thank you for sharing.👍♥️

  • @c.a.g.1977
    @c.a.g.1977 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome project, April! Love to see how happy building stuff makes you!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Yes, I love it when a build looks as amazing as I imagined. Thanks for watching.

  • @c.a.g.1977

    @c.a.g.1977

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AprilWilkerson And don't forget all the giggles and laughs, when using powertools and doing other fun stuff 😄

  • @ellieboa
    @ellieboa Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see what you fill it with!

  • @Elon_Trump
    @Elon_Trump2 ай бұрын

    nice power washer segway - chefs kiss!

  • @modelmanjohn
    @modelmanjohn Жыл бұрын

    I think it would be interesting to have a followup in a couple months about how plants grow in it and if it was worth the time and cost.

  • @flavio-p
    @flavio-p Жыл бұрын

    Kept it real with the bit break!

  • @Colette.
    @Colette.3 ай бұрын

    Where the heck has your channel been all my life!? Holy cow! I'm so happy that the algorithm fed me this video when I searched for greenhouse ideas. I must admit that I am in love with your workshop. I don't have an indoor area to work in for any projects and very limited space to store my tools so my projects tend to be pretty small. Add me to the 1.55M subscribers. You've earned it in spades!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @allborosnyc4544
    @allborosnyc45443 ай бұрын

    Excellent Job!! nice greenhouse. Plus, That is a sweet workshop!!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! Thanks for watching.

  • @christyharris4382
    @christyharris438210 ай бұрын

    Way to go girl. Im proud of you. I need to learn to be more handier with power tools.😊

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! You can do anything you set your mind to. Thanks for watching.

  • @Buildtuff
    @Buildtuff7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for using our TuffBlocks for the foundation! Greenhouse looks amazing.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    7 ай бұрын

    I love them! So glad I used them. Happy New Year!

  • @dirtyd1398
    @dirtyd13989 ай бұрын

    This is a wonderful video, I also live in TX and the heat this year was just unbareable. Love the design of your greenhouse, now I HAVE to make one for my peppers :)

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Yes, it's easy to have a list of projects you want to do. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.

  • @MLunenborg
    @MLunenborg Жыл бұрын

    Next episode: I MOVE MY GREENHOUSE CLOSER TO THE POWER OUTLET. 😛 Because I think having a greenhouse is amazing, but you'll need a little more then those vents if you're going to put in for example Tomato plants, they need active airflow or will just go bad quick. So putting in some powered fans, and some ventilation shafts on the opposite side of them, will benefit your plants greatly. I love the build, could one make this into a lean-to on a wall as well? How would you do that?

  • @aerialrescuesolutions3277
    @aerialrescuesolutions327711 ай бұрын

    Great video, well explained and concise. I have not seen a video that promotes so many products so well, it was nice to see the brand name and model numbers, etc

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Many of my Viewers are Beginners and need more guidance on what's best to use and why. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

  • @peetky8645
    @peetky8645 Жыл бұрын

    you will need a fan for use in the summer.

  • @edbaedke6225
    @edbaedke62254 ай бұрын

    Looks great April! Thanks for sharing your build. I'm in the process of designing/building a lean-to style greenhouse to go up against a north backyard fence. I have the building know-how but was more interested in how you machined and installed the polycarbonate. Perhaps you could share a follow-up video on how it's worked for you so far?

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    4 ай бұрын

    No plans for a follow up video on that but have had no issues whatsoever so far. It's held up great! Thanks for watching.

  • @claysmith782
    @claysmith78211 ай бұрын

    Another idea for ventilation would be to have another door on the back with screen doors inside, just a thought April. This is an awesome build. 👌 ❤

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    11 ай бұрын

    That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing and for watching.

  • @eduardochavacano
    @eduardochavacano11 ай бұрын

    Excellent video and i really love what i heard about the Polycarbonate. Amazing, she made made me watch the whole video. It is a bit rocket science for some of us though. I missed the part on how big this structure is, like the width and lenght thing.

  • @Tenslea
    @Tenslea Жыл бұрын

    This is such a huge help! Thank you for doing this build!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @mindyash6116
    @mindyash6116 Жыл бұрын

    I love that you broke your drill bit. 'Cuz that's how it goes in my world often.

  • @susanpeterson9558
    @susanpeterson955811 ай бұрын

    Too cool, I was just talking about building a greenhouse in my old shed space. Thanks for the motivation. ❤😊

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    11 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @karlroenigk5861
    @karlroenigk58614 күн бұрын

    Great insights and technique!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    4 күн бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

  • @MD-ye2tg
    @MD-ye2tg Жыл бұрын

    Always use tape on the top and bottom of the panel cells, otherwise they will get water in them and then mold.

  • @u2bist
    @u2bist4 күн бұрын

    Very nice build. I would have liked to know how (and if) you sealed around the screws holding the polycarbonate on, so water won't get in through those holes. Especially for the roof panels, which just suddenly appeared in place.

  • @robertkerby2581
    @robertkerby2581 Жыл бұрын

    I really like this design and build project! You carefully explained the details and made this a build that I think that I could try in the not too distant future. Well done, April!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @mehill00
    @mehill00 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing the drill bit issue!! Love it.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @Jared_Albert
    @Jared_Albert4 ай бұрын

    Thank you very informative. Also nice to see a poodle rather than a doodle

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you found it useful. Actually he is an Australian Water Dog but has a poodle haircut because it's cooler in this Texas heat. Thanks for watching.

  • @mikecurtis2585
    @mikecurtis2585 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job! I like that design! Great size!!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you like it!

  • @timk7073
    @timk70739 ай бұрын

    You are a genius.Thanks for all of the great ideas

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @firecloud77
    @firecloud77 Жыл бұрын

    Funny how people assume that you have to have clear walls for a greenhouse. I build all my greenhouses with solid walls that are painted white. The roof is the only place where light comes in. That's all the plants need. I grow grapes, tomatoes, and tropical fruit in a greenhouse with solid walls in Seattle. Imagine that!

  • @mattsnyder4754

    @mattsnyder4754

    Жыл бұрын

    Depends heavily on where you live and how many hours of overhead light you have in the winter months. Further north you go the more necessary it becomes

  • @DoctorMandible

    @DoctorMandible

    11 ай бұрын

    What lat?

  • @TadTheTinker

    @TadTheTinker

    11 ай бұрын

    And this declaration benefits this video how???

  • @TadTheTinker

    @TadTheTinker

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@DoctorMandibleThe poster is in the north west United States. Not sure exact latitude. I would guess up around 45 or more.

  • @firecloud77

    @firecloud77

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TadTheTinker My "declaration" benefits viewers of this video by noting that one does not have to spend money on expensive transparent walls. I'm sorry that it upsets you.

  • @hazelinthewoods9966
    @hazelinthewoods99665 ай бұрын

    For me I wouldn’t want a flooring but to use the ground itself for planting. Makes more sense to me.

  • @lovejones7545
    @lovejones7545 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Looking good April🤙🏾💯❤

  • @EFergDindrane
    @EFergDindrane3 ай бұрын

    New subscriber. This is glorious! I love it.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks and welcome. Thanks for watching.

  • @MsSpillsbury
    @MsSpillsbury11 ай бұрын

    I suspect you will need way more ventilation than you have. I’m in zone 3b in Michigan and my hoophouse is covered in plastic. It’s way too hot (for me, not tomatoes & peppers) on any day over 85 degrees. Maybe the polycarbonate is enough to make a big difference but then again, you’re in Texas

  • @BearCreekWoodworking
    @BearCreekWoodworking Жыл бұрын

    Such a FUN and Useful project April. I hope you show how you build benches inside your greenhouse too.

  • @TheLsigala
    @TheLsigala5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for posting, very helpful video!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

  • @kevina1084
    @kevina10847 ай бұрын

    Good carpentry but that floor is less than ideal for for a greenhouse. It’s going to let in a draft and has low thermal density so won’t retain heat overnight. You want to be able to store heat in the ground

  • @wtfbbqbye
    @wtfbbqbye7 ай бұрын

    do you really need the cedar trim in front of the twin wall polycarbonate? I am in the process of making one but this step is confusing to me, especially since its expensive cedar going over it. Also, below the polycarbonate wall, would it make sense to put aluminum flashing instead of the cedar again to prevent water from sitting on the wood?

  • @wmarian5027
    @wmarian5027 Жыл бұрын

    Plan to do this, so clearly explained!, but wpuld be interested in how you will add additional venting options....i plan to use for seedlings, plants, etc. And have it sitting in full sun, More venting will be needed to reduce mold and control temperature.... Maybe attic fans at both ends at the vents' space,2 to suck in air/2 to exhaust air, being able to turn on one, two, three, or four at a time? I see at the end you mention potentially needing more venting. .

  • @vangmeevue7843
    @vangmeevue78432 ай бұрын

    This is so awesome!! If you could make a kit where I could purchase and just screw it together!! I could have a great green house but with your help in building it without you having to be here to build it.

  • @peterbonifacio3288
    @peterbonifacio328810 ай бұрын

    This is a great project. I think I will build it using your plans. Compliments!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Enjoy the build. Thanks for watching.

  • @markcarruthers3313
    @markcarruthers33137 ай бұрын

    Interesting video. Would think in your Texas heat, with only 2 vents you’d be cooking any plants you might grow in it. Thinking of a greenhouse for an early start to Spring , up here in SW Ontario🇨🇦, using it for vegetable (or flower) seedlings I might want to insulate the floor and walls up to the corrugated plexiglass panels. However, still like your design for a pretty simple little greenhouse.

  • @herbostenkamp8982
    @herbostenkamp898211 ай бұрын

    I would also glue those gussets with construction adhesive.

  • @dougmacleod7241
    @dougmacleod7241 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and great explanation on your process, as always. Loved seeing the outtakes you posted. Thank you for sharing

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @atariks1475
    @atariks147511 ай бұрын

    The portacool is the most american thing I've seen in a while. In Germany we say: Mach das Fenster zu, wir heizen nicht für draußen. Translates to something like: Close the windwos we don't want to heat the outside (with our radiator). Murica: It's too hot outside, so lets cool the air because its easier than w0rking/sitting inside.

  • @CoolQuickVideos
    @CoolQuickVideos19 күн бұрын

    Great video!👍

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    19 күн бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @kwaks1979
    @kwaks197911 ай бұрын

    I’m a new sub and all I have to say is I love you!! Your personality is the best. Can’t wait to see what else you have for me to view yet as this is my first video of yours.

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

  • @kandiecandelaria3134
    @kandiecandelaria313411 ай бұрын

    You definitely make it look easy! I may tackle this in the fall. Thanks for sharing!

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    11 ай бұрын

    Great! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @deborahlee8135
    @deborahlee81358 ай бұрын

    Thank you April, i'm gonna turn it into a shower shack for my offgrid place 😊

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    8 ай бұрын

    Great idea! Thanks for Sharing and for watching.

  • @user-cg8st9ro3t
    @user-cg8st9ro3t3 ай бұрын

    I really need to work on that tomorrow

  • @AprilWilkerson

    @AprilWilkerson

    3 ай бұрын

    Great! Enjoy the build. Thanks for watching.

  • @MrHandwerk
    @MrHandwerk11 ай бұрын

    Awesome DIY video! I have to remember it. Greetings MrHandwerk from Germany