Building my Ikea Milsbo Greenhouse Cabinet from start to finish and my Mistakes!

[@ValkyrieMagnus]

Thanks for making this video. I just bought the Milsbo yesterday and putting it together was a bit stressful but your video made it better for me.

[@davidreid8835]

I think your new cabinet looks very nice and will look even better once plants are in it. Placing a grommet around the hole you drilled is a good idea so any wires passing through the hole don’t abrade. Good job.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! I’ll show all the stuff I ended up using in my next video! It’s been fun putting it together! I definitely am happy I got one. It’s so delicate but I love it so far!

[@dora9368]

Thanks for this. You can disregard my question I left on your most recent video...Clean and Reorganize my Ikea Cabinet with me! Thanks Melissa for being a great support in the plant community 😊❤😊🎉

[@joes9545]

PRO TIP. Well actually just from the manual. Leave the bolts on the top of the cabinet only screwed half way down. Then there should be plenty of room later to slide the glass up and into position without needing to force them or pop into place. Then you tighten the top bolts down after the glass panels are installed. Also, do not twist the cabinet when moving it. Preferable to move it with 2 people. This way the glass panels will not flex risking damage.

[@sandraelecanal4627]

I appreciate your honesty! Looks difficult but it's a challenge and very rewarding ones accomplished! Well done!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! Happy to share my process and if I can help anyone else then that makes me happy! 🥰

[@dinacisneros8616]

Not only are you beautiful and smart...now adding handyman to your repertoire! Love it! 🤩

[@plantsbymelissa]

Haha thank you! you’re so sweet!! I like to try and do things myself if I can but happy I did this!! I love the cabinet so far! 🥰🤗

[@devyvperez8122]

Im buying a cabinet for my plants 🪴 I’m afraid to put it together by myself. But it’s perfect for your plants. You’re amazing 🤩

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! It was pretty easy to put together just the glass was so scary haha 😂 I love the cabinet look!

[@mildredsanchezrodriguez3889]

Ok seriously first kudos to you for putting this together by yourself. Drilling the holes alone is no joke. But I really wanted to thank you for filming the build because it has been EXTREMELY helpful for me today. You saved me a lot of headaches with your tips and I just really appreciate it. So again, thank you! 🪴💚

[@plantsbymelissa]

aw I'm so glad I could help! 🥹 I hope you love your cabinet!!

[@lindakaeser8890]

Du machst das sehr gut!!!!! Top. Wenn ich Platz hätte, würde ich mir auch 1 oder 2 Schränke kaufen. 😊

[@Lavavoth]

Thanks for your solo demo--been looking for a vid that shows install accomplished by just one person.

[@voldimmoral]

Good thing I had 3 drills in my home bc trying to drill a hole in the bottom ALMOST caught 1 of them on fire. The resistance completely burned up the battery and the drill started smoking and letting out an absolutely horrible smell. I switched drills halfway thru and everything went smoothly. Ya'll just beware when drilling into the bottom that this can happen.

[@martinc4332]

Hello, I decided to watch your video to see how you handled to put in place those glasses, because I had an issue too, in the manual is shown to put it first in with the upper side, then do the bottom, but that was dangerous for me, so I decided to put the bottom first and then just keep the roof one two milimeters up and calmly get there the upper side as well, so exactly as IKEA does not recommend, but was quick and safe. I like the product very much, as I usually do in case of Ikea, but I am suspecting that the one who makes the manual never tried to put it together.

[@jessicakihlman3615]

Getting ours tomorrow!! Super helpful, thank you so much! Will definitely be building it "with you" tomorrow haha

[@plantsbymelissa]

Aww yay! Glad it was helpful!! I hope it went well for you!! 🥰🙏🏼

[@jessicakihlman3615]

@@plantsbymelissa We ended up just painting the inside pieces with rust protection paint first since our detolf ikea cabinet is rusting, and didnt get to build it yet 😭 But Tuesday is the big day, I'm so excited!! 🤪

[@שרוןשרון]

Good for you for doing it by yourself ! Looks great.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! It was a bit stressful with the glass but it was fun! I really like the look of it! 🥰

[@imapurrson]

It looks fantastic! I’m proud of you. Could see your look of concern in many areas of your video. The glass part was definitely putting me on the edge of the seat. Was trying to help you through the phone screen. Can’t wait for parts 2 & 3. Good going, Melissa 😊👍👍🪴🌻☀️

[@plantsbymelissa]

Haha thank you!! It was so delicate! I had no idea it was going to be so nerve wracking! All I could think about is it shattering 😆🙈

[@patriciamusquiz2834]

It was tough project but you did it. Be proud of yourself! It’s very pretty

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! I definitely feel very accomplished after that! 💚💚

[@tonyabrown39]

I needed this! I also was notified these cabinets were in my closest IKEA so drove an hour away to get it. I’ve had it about a month & it’s still in the boxes where I sat them. I’m gonna order the drill bit because I’ve been unable to decide what I needed when I go in stores to look. Yikes I dread this but this will help! Thanks for the video!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you and you’re welcome!! It was a little nerve racking with the glass not gonna lie haha but it was pretty easy to build altogether! I thought it was very delicate at first but now that I’ve had it up for several days it seems very sturdy. I love the look and the plants inside look amazing! Very happy with it! Good luck with building yours! If you have any questions let me know! 💚💚

[@JohnAdams-we9gs]

Way to go! Looks great!

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you! 🙏🏼🥰

[@tattedkc16]

I'm getting one soon!

[@norapatterson6204]

You did such a great job on that. I was a nervous wreck just watching you 😅 👏👏🪴💚

[@plantsbymelissa]

Haha thank you!! It was scary with the glass!! 😆🙈

[@aqua.scape69]

You are absolutely gorgeous. 🥰🥰

[@churlhurl]

Inspiring me to get a cabinet! ❤️😬❤️

[@plantsbymelissa]

It’s really beautiful! I had plants inside for several days now and I love it! I think it’s worth it for sure! It was pretty easy to build but definitely scary with the glass 😆

[@massimilianosepioni377]

Is it necessary to use a humidifier? Can the lights be on 12 hours a day? Do the fans have to run continuously? Thanks a lot for you help in advance

[@Soulkey_sbr]

Hello, a quick question: is the Milsbro stable without the wall attachments on the top?

[@lindaschneidewind8164]

Great job! Can't wait to see your set up & plants in it.

[@plantsbymelissa]

Thank you!! Love the setup so far! I’m sure I’ll end up changing things but I’m really happy with it!! 🥰🥰

[@Nelsonr1978]

What’s the size of that tall box? Wonder if it’d fit in my sedan 🤔.

[@meaghansheehan6572]

When will you check out your new local plant shops?

[@plantsbymelissa]

Probably whenever I get settled in more! I’m a homebody haha so it’s hard for me to go out unless I have to or need something 🙈 I’ll probably film another shopping video soon!

[@hitomit5305]

Hi! Where did you purchase the white open shelving that's in this room?

[@plantsbymelissa]

Hi there! They’re from overstock! I have them linked in my room tour video at the top of my page :)

[@hitomit5305]

@@plantsbymelissa thank you! I just ordered moss pole supply from your Amazon link after 2 failed attempts different methods! I really like your style. I’m going to check your video for the shelf🙂

[@jeanberry7167]

Hello, thank you for this video! Is there a reason why you decided not to stay with the glass it originally comes with?

[@plantsbymelissa]

More airflow! It’s really important for me in that environment. The glass is so delicate too 🫣

[@jeanberry7167]

@@plantsbymelissa would you say you don’t recommend leaving the glass shelves? I am never to plants and would love a cabinet but not sure if I could tweak it too much 😫

[@nehagupta1002]

Does it require weather stripping?

[@plantsbymelissa]

It may depending on your environment and how humid you want it to be inside. Mine still isn’t and it holds about 70% in my space ☺️

[@nehagupta1002]

@@plantsbymelissa how easy you would say it is for a beginner? Also, can you do a video on what you learned till now, key points, precautions? Please please...

[@GBglide]

Not to be a jerk, but you have the handles on backwards.

[@plantsbymelissa]

I have gold monstera handles on my cabinet now this video is kinda old 😊