Dad Builds String Light Planters

[@central_scrutinizr]

I’ve watched a bunch of videos now about hanging outdoor string lights, and this is the first one that made me feel like I know exactly what to do, what to buy, and how to put it together. Thank you for being clear and to the point!

[@daddoesvideos]

That’s great to hear! Thank you for the feedback. Hope it all works out for you! Good luck!

[@SB-xy6ix]

Me too

[@frankruizgambino2083]

Same here

[@jamiem3265]

Same! Excellent video! Super helpful and pleasant to watch! Best one yet

[@daddoesvideos]

@@SB-xy6ix That’s kind of you! Thanks!

[@estherortiz4225]

Out of all the posts for string lights your idea is the only one that is the best.

[@daddoesvideos]

Appreciate the kind words! Thanks!

[@victoriaridley1138]

THANK YOU...THANK YOU...THANK YOU...!! I've followed your method to the T and it worked out PERFECT for me. My son and I was so happy with the finished results.

[@daddoesvideos]

That’s great! So glad it worked for you!

[@nel6211]

Looks good. I would change the order in how you did things. Stain first, paint portion going into cement. Add the hardware that hold the lights and any other brackets. THEN place into cement. Less time on a ladder. Easier to do all work from the ground.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Yeh, certainly could do it like that, too!

[@neilconfesor9845]

Beautiful garden indeed. The lights makes it fun to be out at nights

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks! Yes, this is the perfect time of year for it right now. Appreciate you stopping by.

[@adrianap5856]

I love how clear you explain it. Excellent job.

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks! Appreciate that.

[@jamiem3265]

This video is fantastic! Explained so well and thoroughly. I feel like I can handle this and I felt lost before lol. Pleasant to watch as well. Thank you so much. Your yard is beautiful 😍

[@daddoesvideos]

Aw. That’s awfully kind of you. Thanks for your words! Glad you found the video helpful. You can absolutely handle it! Thanks for stopping by.

[@ChristopherAdis]

I know your video is a year old but I wanted to say thanks. I was able to do 4 posts and hang the lights in one day. They look awesome. I was able to skip the 2x4 with bracket step in place of a 12 year old holding the 4x4. That quikrete dries fast! I also recommend anyone finding this video to get the "string light installation kit" . Well worth it for hanging your lights and prevents the sag. And I also got some post cap solar lights. Anyway, thanks again!

[@daddoesvideos]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching. Yeh, having someone else hold the posts and keep that level certainly can eliminate the step with the 2x4. Hah! Thanks for offering up the other tips. Funny. I’ve been thinking about getting the post cap solar lights!

[@florinewoodward1315]

Thank you Dan for sharing and taking the time to do this video .

[@daddoesvideos]

Sure thing! And thank you for watching!

[@jasonhymes3984]

Thank you for this video. We had the exact same planters and this helped me get them set up.

[@daddoesvideos]

You are welcome! Glad the video helped with your setup! Thanks for stopping by.

[@e_laboy1220]

Thank you! So many videos, but none that explain it as clearly and thoroughly as you.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Appreciate the comment. Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@beautygracewomensministry7903]

Great job! It looks lovely! Thanks for sharing the process. Fingers crossed that the hubby will be motivated!

[@daddoesvideos]

Lol. I’ve got my fingers crossed for you too! Thanks for taking the time to watch and for giving feedback!

[@curtmacarthur2260]

I made these. They are awesome! Great video!

[@daddoesvideos]

Awesome! Glad they turned out well and you are happy with them!

[@dickfreitas6716]

Thank you for the video. I need two of those planters to attach a side of a sail canopy awning fabric cloth screen. I had not used gorilla glue before and one of the 2 x 4 pop off of the planter when I attached the 4 x 4. Because the bottom of the planter I am using had an indented base I just use flat screws to reattached the 2 x 4 to the base. That worked just fine. Again thanks.

[@daddoesvideos]

Good info. Thanks for sharing!

[@marymlodzinska4383]

It's 3 years after this was originally posted but I found this update today for anyone interested. Not surprised that the gorilla glue did not hold. I spent the entire day talking with the glue manufacturers, PL adhesive, loctite, gorilla etc. The word is that glue will NOT stick to these resin buckets. Trust me on that. I was hoping to glue an L bracket on either side of the wood onto the bucket itself. But the answer is NO. So now I am back to having to consider pouring concrete, which as a single 72 year old woman, I was hoping to avoid. But I think I'm going to do a lot less than I'm seeing in all of these videos, just something to stabilize the centerpiece. And I saw on a different video the suggestion of using landscape timber instead of a 4x4. It's about 2 and 1/2 by 3 1/2, just a little bit smaller, but lighter to lift, and half the cost. So that is my planned approach to do this weekend, first weekend August 2024.

[@daddoesvideos]

@marymlodzinska4383 Good luck. Certainly, be interested to hear how it goes. I understand using less concrete, but you want to have enough in there so it holds the post and makes the bucket resistant to wind.

[@samhunter1132]

Super helpful video. I’m really happy with the results, thanks!

[@daddoesvideos]

Glad you liked! And glad you are happy with the results!

[@ce4me810]

I’ve always used drainage stones, too, until I started watching Garden Answer. She never uses stones, explaining that the soil needs enough depth to form a sponge layer. This blew my mind. Last year I did some pots with and without stones. Without stones did so much better! Who knew!!! I live in AL, and we get lots of rain, btw.

[@daddoesvideos]

Interesting. Good to know! Thanks for sharing. Will have to test that solution in the future.

[@tigq1430]

I agree👍

[@kelleysmith8339]

I'm going to add a layer of landscape fabric over my stones, then add soil. The fabric will drain water and the soil will have "support".

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

It’s good to be handy. Nice job.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks!

[@singslikeanangel2004]

Thank you!! I’m doing this myself and I had no clue where to start. so helpful!

[@daddoesvideos]

No problem! Glad you found the video useful! Good luck.

[@gloebri7663]

Those are so cool omg! I love you and your daughters channel! Her baking is so good 😊

[@daddoesvideos]

Lol! Thanks!

[@sherrimilller4722]

Absolutely beautiful!!!! I believe I can actually do this after watching your video!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Yup. It’s not bad at all! Hope you give it a shot!

[@donnapiraino3323]

Thank you for sharing this video and for being very thorough with the details....I feel like this process will be very successful for those who make these....I appreciate this video so much.......Your backyard looks amazing 😉

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey. Thanks for watching! And thank you for the feedback. Hope it goes well if you give it a whirl!

[@nagarajnaik9306]

Excellent! Very informative and clear. Link to the product does not seem to be working (or the item might have been discontinued). But the product info is good enough

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for watching. Yeh, looks like the lights are out of stock. It’s the correct link. Thanks for the heads up!

[@chelin7023]

I would try to stretch wire along the four posts and then hook the lights to the wire to make it more stable and hopefully avoid as much as possible sagging. Great video!

[@daddoesvideos]

Yup. Certainly worth considering as well! Thanks for watching!

[@АнатолийРикабаль-Калмыков]

Will it hold those tight wires ?Cause this is what o want to do .

[@daddoesvideos]

I have had no problems. Been about three years now.

[@АнатолийРикабаль-Калмыков]

@@daddoesvideos what if i use support wire and tighten pretty tight so it stays almost straight Through the whole length .Do you think it will handle such a tension ?

[@daddoesvideos]

I think Thea upper wire would help with the tension, but I’d leave a little slack, too.

[@debbiecotter917]

They make some really nice solar string lights like you put up, and there are more lightbulbs to each string. You don't have to worry about hooking it up to electricity, and mine sometimes last all night! Your idea is awesome!

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for watching. Yup. I considered solar lights. But was worried they wouldn’t be bright enough or stay on long enough. I’ve heard they keep getting better, like you said. Certainly worth exploring!

[@Karenfranco25]

Debbie, can you tell me what kind of lights you have? I’ve been looking for some good solar lights that are bright

[@debbiecotter917]

Hey everyone I am so sorry I have not replied! I am enclosing a picture of the box of lights that I got at big lots. I really am impressed by their light and how long they stay lit at night. I do live in North Florida, and there is no tree cover, they are in the sunlight most of the day.

[@debbiecotter917]

I'm having trouble posting a picture on here. They are called Wilson and Fisher Edison bulbs, And warm white, and as I stated they are solar, I think 9 feet long. I hope you can find them! I know you can probably Google Wilson and fisher.

[@kimlevy4162]

I really enjoyed this video I will definitely try this project

[@daddoesvideos]

Awesome! Good luck! Let me know how it goes if you have a chance.

[@Alleycat022]

That’s really helpful and beautifully done. Thank you

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Glad it helped. Thanks for taking a few minutes to watch!

[@raviavasarala7542]

OMG, This video is just awesome. Simply superb and well made. Just one small suggestion, if I may give. If you can put down the list of materials starting from Resin Barrel, concrete, beams, nuts, bolts, etc that would be just very helpful. However your video still is mind blowing with all clear instructions. Thank you.

[@daddoesvideos]

Great feedback! I’ll take that into consideration next time I make a video like this one. Appreciate that. Thank your for watching.

[@robert_b9251]

Great video ...I’m Thinking of using these post ideas and using some lattice for privacy ..think it’ll Work ??

[@daddoesvideos]

Hmm. Maybe. I think it all depends on how you set it up! Be interested to hear how it goes!

[@jolenebertulfo1840]

You did an AWESOME job‼️ ♥️ how they all came out. I will definitely give this a try.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Hope it goes well for you!

[@t1w123]

Great video & thanks for sharing. My question is how do you scew in the bracket inside the bucket since the 2 X 4 is already glued to the bottom. I am afraid that my drill does not have enough clearance to drill the crews in inside the bucket. Thanks.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. Thanks for watching! Yes, using the drill at that point is a little tight. Mine barely fit. Just keep in mind that your screws don’t need to be perfectly flush or anything like that. It’s just a way to stabilize the post a bit. You don’t absolutely need the 2x4 on the bottom if you are able to have a friend keep the post steady while you are mixing the concrete. After that, you can then make sure the post is straight by using scrap 2x4s to keep it in place.

[@t1w123]

@@daddoesvideos Thanks for your reply. I forgo the 2X4 but put more decorative rock on top of the cement, I believe mine went up to about 180 pounds per planter. Thanks to you my project is completed! We just went thru 30-50 mile wind last Saturday, no problems, they held up.

[@daddoesvideos]

@@t1w123 Excellent! Yeh, those things aren’t going anywhere!

[@Monetmanagingit]

Great video! In hindsight, did you have any challenges or tips to share with this project after some time?

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks! Hmm, I really can’t think of much that I would change. I would make sure the c-hooks you use to attach the wires to the posts are strong. Don’t skimp on cheap or light ones.

[@Stratman5150]

Looks fantastic and inspiring!!

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks!

[@saraw4683]

Looks great!

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks!

[@adityapd999]

Very detailed video with clear instructions...what is the diameter of the base of your planter ?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey. Thanks for watching! Here’s a link to the pots. You can check dimensions there. www.homedepot.com/p/Southern-Patio-22-44-in-Dia-x-14-96-in-H-Rustic-Oak-High-Density-Resin-Whiskey-Barrel-Planter-HDR-023395/205626595

[@Sjheath822]

Oh, man! This looks so easy! Thank you so much for this video! I debated on whether to get the plastic ones versus the wood barrels. Only because I live in the Midwest and we get pretty strong winds here and I didn’t want them to topple over. I think the concrete would be nice but wasn’t sure if the weight would break the resin. How is it holding up?

[@daddoesvideos]

Yeh, it’s not that hard to put together. The resin buckets are holding up perfectly. Still no issues years later!

[@tallulahtwosocks6214]

Some great ideas, thanks for sharing!

[@daddoesvideos]

Appreciate you watching.

[@monicawilsonpough1699]

Great job... that's for the step by step. I wad going to out the post in three ground but now I think I will do the planters. Can you share which wireless remote you used, it looks like a BN- Link, but I could not see which model.

[@monicawilsonpough1699]

Sorry for the typos....I meant thanks for the step by step...and I was going to put...

[@daddoesvideos]

Lol. No problem. Here’s the link to the wireless remote: www.amazon.com/dp/B07FSYJRFM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yoSNFb31RYZQ2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@StephyOD]

Question: is screwing the post to something with a bracket necessary? I guess I thought the concrete would just adhere to the post so it wouldn’t move, but I’m definitely a newbie to all of this. Thanks for the great video!

[@daddoesvideos]

Good question. Yeh, I mean, you don’t have to do that because the concrete would would adhere. I just wanted some extra stability so the post wouldn’t move off the position it was in when I put the concrete in. Hope that helps!

[@estherortiz4225]

Wow! It looks great. Beautiful idea. Thanks.

[@daddoesvideos]

Glad you like!

[@francesnoerr3240]

Hey fantastic video, building these tomorrow

[@daddoesvideos]

Good luck! Thanks for your feedback!

[@monicaashley7425]

Looks awesome do you know what brackets they are

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks! Here’s a link to the brackets: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-in-Zinc-Plated-Corner-Brace-4-Pack-15307/202033902

[@afshanbaig183]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate you stopping by.

[@jasonk.segrest9172]

Very very nice..... Thank you for sharing this video!

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonk.segrest9172]

@@daddoesvideos Hello! For your light post - did you use 4 in x 6 in x 8ft vs 6 in x 6 in x 8ft posts? I'm trying to get an idea before spending my money, lol. Thank you!

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. They are 4 in x 4 in x 8 ft. Good luck!

[@ameliabrown1731]

Beautiful!❤❤

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching!

[@jcraig9221]

Great video! Just wondering if the 2x4’s on bottom of post are needed...can’t you just place the 4x4 in the barrel, hold with a level while concrete is poured in as it sets? Once it sets, post isn’t moving. Just weighing out if I want or need to do that step...

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Yes, what you are describing would work. I just wanted some extra stability so that’s why I started with the 2x4s on the bottom. As long as you make sure the 4x4 is level while it sets, you should be good!

[@jcraig9221]

@@daddoesvideos Sounds great, thanks!

[@jcraig9221]

@@daddoesvideos Was also going to ask if you thought going with 10’ 4x4’s would be too top heavy in those barrels...was just trying to get above my 9’ umbrellas without having to move them. But also don’t want to risk them being too heavy just for that reason.

[@daddoesvideos]

I think you’d be fine. If you put 100 pounds of concrete in the planter, those things aren’t moving. You’d have to put quite a bit of weight on top of those 4x4s for the to topple.

[@jcraig9221]

@@daddoesvideos Okay thanks, appreciate the feedback. I’ll let you know how it goes.

[@michellequarry5704]

Absolutely loved this idea!! Looks beautiful!

[@daddoesvideos]

Appreciate you checking it out!

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

Thanks Dad!!!!

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey no problem!

[@joshuranga5058]

Did you pre mix the quickcrete before putting into the resin pots or did you mix directly in the resin pots?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. I just mixed directly in the resin pots. Seemed easier. Worked out fine!

[@joshuranga5058]

@@daddoesvideos Awesome! Thank you for the reply, highly appreciated. Can't wait to start this project.

[@daddoesvideos]

@@joshuranga5058 Good luck! If you get a chance, let me know how it goes!

[@joshuranga5058]

@@daddoesvideos I definitely will! Currently finishing up another project and will be starting this one right after I am finished.

[@joshuranga5058]

@@daddoesvideos The only thing different I am going to do is add the solar post light caps to the posts.

[@ButterflyMariposa226]

Great project, I want something like, that in my yard, so how much money did you spent for everything.. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻🥰

[@daddoesvideos]

Probably around $225-$250 or so. Thanks for the feedback. And thank you for watching!

[@ButterflyMariposa226]

@@daddoesvideos 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@ellieatteberry8164]

Price is less then I imagined. We rent so this is a great idea. We bought patio lights last week. Plenty.😉 Thank you for sharing.

[@jack_a_roe1117]

Such a great project! Well done

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for watching!

[@hasenpfeffer2975]

Just a suggestion, why not put landscape fabric on top of the stones to prevent soil from filling in around them?

[@daddoesvideos]

Yeh. Could certainly do that. Not a bad idea at all!

[@Purpansies]

Nice job! I’m going to see if there are solar lights! We have an outdoor patio way out back that this would look beautiful!

[@daddoesvideos]

Yeh, someone else mentioned using solar lights too. Certainly could work!

[@Paula-po9kx]

Thank you for great instructions. How did you keep the concrete from leaking out the bottom of the planters, as they have holes in the bottom?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hi. Thanks for watching! Are you using the same planters that are in the video? I don’t recall them having holes on the bottom.

[@migarrieta98]

@@daddoesvideos hye just wanted to know what type of planters did you use on the video? thank you.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hi. Here’s a link to the planters: Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing. www.homedepot.com/p/Southern-Patio-22-44-in-Dia-x-14-96-in-H-Rustic-Oak-High-Density-Resin-Whiskey-Barrel-Planter-HDR-023395/205626595

[@Paula-po9kx]

@@daddoesvideos thank you, I took a look at them, they do have a drain hole and also have a plug for the drain hole. Problem solved.

[@parneetbanwait2000]

Are those posts 4x4s? Can you use metal poles or hard pvc plastic poles? Which would be better in your opinion? What condition are your planters/wood poles in now? (Sorry for all the questions, I’m new at diy 😅)

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. No problem with the questions at all! They are 4x4s. I’d stay away from any pvc. I have a neighbor who did poles straight into his yard. I wanted to have planters, which is why I went with the 4x4s. Personally, I think it’s a nicer look if you are planting flowers. Everything is still in great shape. I have to put another coat of stain on the 4x4s, but that’s it!

[@jheart4610]

Great video, will be doing this very soon. Not sure where you live, but have you had any issues with wind? Have they ever blown over?

[@daddoesvideos]

Awesome. Glad you liked! I live in the Midwest so we aren’t strangers to some nice thunderstorms and an occasional tornado. Have had no issues with the lights or the posts. That’s 100 lbs of concrete in those buckets so they aren’t going anywhere. And the lights are attached with C hooks.

[@imanjaber9297]

This is an awesome video! Can you give the link to the buckets you used?

[@daddoesvideos]

Sure thing! Here’s the link: www.homedepot.com/p/Southern-Patio-22-44-in-Dia-x-14-96-in-H-Rustic-Oak-High-Density-Resin-Whiskey-Barrel-Planter-HDR-023395/205626595

[@pbjsilverstudio4882]

Great job! Was planning to do something like this for our deck. This was helpful, thanks!

[@daddoesvideos]

Good to hear. Thanks! Good luck with your deck!

[@TheFooter1372]

What size planters did you use? How are they holding up? Looks good 👍

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey. Thanks for watching. Planters are holding up pretty well so far. Be interested to see them after a few years. But that’s the beauty of resin. Pretty resilient. Here’s the link to the planters: www.homedepot.com/p/Southern-Patio-22-44-in-Dia-x-14-96-in-H-Rustic-Oak-High-Density-Resin-Whiskey-Barrel-Planter-HDR-023395/205626595

[@DougInPA1]

have you noticed any twisting or warping in the 4X4's since you cemented them in? Thanks!!

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for watching! I have not. Hoping that continues to be the case!

[@lolodee3528]

Will the wood embedded in the concrete eventually begin to rot/deteriorate? Would painting the whole post prior to concreting make a difference?

[@miket4685]

Nice work! Thanks for the idea 💡

[@daddoesvideos]

Sure thing! Thanks for the feedback.

[@bettyescookingchannel]

The lights look great.

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for watching!

[@thisismylovehandle]

Do think they could hold two corners of a shade sail? The other two corners being attached to the roof.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hmm. Maybe. I mean, if you put the bags of concrete in the planter, those things aren’t going anywhere. I like the idea. Probably just comes down to physics in how you are attaching the sail to the roof. Seems neat, though.

[@bikecrew1736]

do you have the link to the planter? you did such an awesome job. I will follow your direction.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Glad u are giving it a shot. Here’s a link to the planter: www.homedepot.com/p/Southern-Patio-22-44-in-Dia-x-14-96-in-H-Rustic-Oak-High-Density-Resin-Whiskey-Barrel-Planter-HDR-023395/205626595

[@mekskitchen3355]

I love it ❤❤ I'm trying this

[@daddoesvideos]

Great! Let me know how it goes!

[@jemmakulay]

How do those resin planters fare throughout the year? Our winters are not that bad in Vancouver, BC. I wanted to make sure they wouldn't Crack after 1 winter outside.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey! They’ve gone through two winters in the midwestern states and I’ve had no issues so far.

[@ramonarenteria9925]

Hi so did you screwed the bracket to the ground or just to the piece of wood thank you

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. I screwed the bracket into just the piece of wood.

[@christinae.burlison936]

Good work!!

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for taking a few minutes to watch!

[@jasoncatalanotto996]

Great video buddy. Do you know the size of the bucket used? Was it the 20 inch? I see HD has a Belle 20 inch in diameter. Thanks.

[@jasoncatalanotto996]

Disregard. I found it in the comments.

[@daddoesvideos]

Cool deal. Appreciate you watching.

[@creativelykaylv]

Great video!

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheSmaroline]

Just found your channel- so glad I did! I think I will attempt this now that I know exactly what i need and how to do it! When you drilled the holes for drainage- did you drill into the concrete or into the side of the tub?

[@daddoesvideos]

Awesome. Glad you enjoyed! I drilled the holes barely above the concrete. That way the water can get through the soil and stones, but won’t just sit under them.

[@TheSmaroline]

@@daddoesvideos -thanks for your quick response, can’t wait to give it a try!

[@daddoesvideos]

Great! Good luck!

[@tomrenaud2832]

Great video!! Just curious if you had to put the 2x4 in the bottom of the planter... could you just put the post in and cement it?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey! Thanks for watching. Yup, you could certainly do that. I used the 2x4 with the brackets just to give the post a bit more stability when I put the concrete in.

[@richarddeloughery6282]

How easy is it to move the posts/planters when done? Want to copy this but need to be able to move them at the end of the season. Will a hand truck easily move them?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hi. I would guess that would work if you are moving them a short distance. They are more than 100 pounds each, so while movable, you’ll might need a friend to help a little. Thanks for watching!

[@Justehthought]

Love it looks fantastic

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Appreciate the feedback.

[@jrad1820]

This is so informative! Are the beams pressure treated?

[@daddoesvideos]

Appreciate your feedback! Glad you like. Yes, they are pressure-treated.

[@jrad1820]

@@daddoesvideos thanks for your reply. I watched your video many times to guide me through this project. It came out super well! Thank you for helping me to enhance my patio! :)

[@daddoesvideos]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy the enhanced patio!

[@MrJhunter1]

Potentially dumb question: do you just leave the extension cord plugged in at all times? Is that safe to do outside?

[@daddoesvideos]

Not dumb at all. Yes, I leave it in. It’s an outdoor extension cord and it’s plugged into a GFCI-protected outlet.

[@MrJhunter1]

Got it, thanks!

[@MichaelJarvis-p6u]

did you mix the concrete in a separate bucket and pour it in?

[@daddoesvideos]

Nah, I just mixed the concrete and water in the planter.

[@Donna-vh5ym]

Great job. What size are the resin tubs?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Here’s the link to the planters: www.homedepot.com/p/Southern-Patio-22-44-in-Dia-x-14-96-in-H-Rustic-Oak-High-Density-Resin-Whiskey-Barrel-Planter-HDR-023395/205626595

[@Donna-vh5ym]

@@daddoesvideos // thank you so much and again, thanks for showing us all how to do it right!!!!

[@daddoesvideos]

Sure thing! Good luck!

[@MM-lq2vm]

Love it!!!

[@dannymarkgraf34]

does it feel pretty stable with the 2 bags of concrete each barrel? i am fixing to do this same project on my deck, and have been debating if it will be sturdy enough to not tip. i do love the 2x4 idea, it gives more of a base to support with the concrete. have not seen others use the 2x4 idea, but i will. i am just debating on if i should also just run a couple of deck screws thru the 2x4 into my deck for added safety. i am also adding a wind sail for shade to mine, it was pretty inexpensive on amazon. great video, the lights look awesome. i cant wait to build this on my deck.

[@daddoesvideos]

Oh nice. A wind sail would be cool. I’ve had no issues with the planters. That’s 100 lbs of concrete in each one. They don’t move at all, and we’ve had 65 mph winds come through a few times. Good luck!

[@dannymarkgraf34]

@@daddoesvideos that is great to hear. i cant wait to do this project. thanks again for the awesome video. that 2x4 idea is going to be the game changer no doubt.

[@daddoesvideos]

@@dannymarkgraf34 Good luck! Let me know how it goes when you are finished.

[@Random58301]

Kind of random but what is the type of those 3 trees at 7:32 behind your post and patio heater? Great video!

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey! Thanks for taking a few minutes to watch. Appreciate the feedback. Those are emerald green arborvitae trees.

[@jienvy2828]

I want to know if the flowers lived or kicked the flower pot ?

[@daddoesvideos]

They lived. No issues.

[@mskikitv1681]

Great job! How big were the buckets?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Appreciate you stopping by. Here’s a link to the planters: www.homedepot.com/p/Southern-Patio-22-44-in-Dia-x-14-96-in-H-Rustic-Oak-High-Density-Resin-Whiskey-Barrel-Planter-HDR-023395/205626595

[@SB-xy6ix]

Beautiful

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for taking a chance to watch!

[@diegojaime2701]

Any chance one can use these pots for triangle sun shade/sails? Thank you for the super dope video!

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for watching! I’m not sure if you could use those pots for that purpose.

[@rickmartinez3781]

No. They are not heavy enough. A strong wind will pull them over.

[@rocio0815]

Awesome video!!!!

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks. Glad you enjoyed!

[@caitlinmorris7847]

That looks amazing I love it 🙂

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey thanks! Appreciate that you took a few minutes to watch!

[@grannieBEADS]

Love this video! How close to the cement did you screw the drainage holes?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey! Thanks for your comment! Glad you stopped by. I drilled the drainage holes as close as I could to the top of the cement. Hope that helps!

[@abisography]

Is it holding up against heavy wind? Trying to be careful not to break the bulbs.

[@daddoesvideos]

Good question. Been perfectly fine. We just had 50 mph winds through the last few days. No issues.

[@robertk9936]

Can you use this to attach shade sail?

[@daddoesvideos]

I’m sure you could. Those planters aren’t going anywhere when you put all the concrete in.

[@robertk9936]

@@daddoesvideos the reason I ask is we live in a very windy area and I tried to use pop-up canopy and it became a kite.

[@daddoesvideos]

@@robertk9936 Ahh, yeh. I could see how that might not go well. I would think attaching a sail would work. If you put 100 lbs of concrete in the planters, it’s going to take a lot more than a windy day to move them.

[@dfiant5846]

3:56 May I ask what privacy tress are they?

[@daddoesvideos]

Of course! Those are burning bushes!

[@dfiant5846]

@@daddoesvideos thank you for such rapid reply! They are beautiful 🤩

[@daddoesvideos]

@dfiant5846 Well, thanks. Pretty easy plants to take care of once you get them going!

[@lmcburney]

Looks really nice. Good video. You posted this awhile ago, do you have any updates on how the project handles windy weather or did you have any problems with them staying upright?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey. Thanks for the feedback! No problems at all with them. The concrete in the barrels weighs those down enough that they aren’t going anywhere. And I like the closed hooks I used for the string lights attached to the posts. Those ensure the lights aren’t flying off in high winds - and we’ve had a bit of that over the past month or so!

[@giovannatrentanelli3841]

Very nice! The only thing you for was to remove the tags from your lights.

[@daddoesvideos]

Yeh, I eventually did that! Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@daviddang82]

Do you need to use Thomson’s sealer if you use pressure treated wood?

[@daddoesvideos]

Yeh you need to use a sealer. I wouldn’t use Thompson’s, though. I keep hearing good things about Cabot, so I’ll probably try that brand next time.

[@aseussjr.4388]

Great video

[@daddoesvideos]

Well, thank you. Appreciate that!

[@AshleySaechao]

Hi! Did you use pressure treated wood?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hi! I did use pressure-treated wood!

[@davidruggieri4379]

This is great! I'm actually making these and was curious how many bags of cement did you use per bucket?

[@daddoesvideos]

Thanks for the feedback! I used two bags of concrete in each planter.

[@mariguest7454]

We finished this project and now have to do the drainage holes. My husband is nervous that it will crack the pot. Do you have any suggestions?

[@daddoesvideos]

Hey there. If you got the resin ones, they won’t crack. (That’s the nice thing about using resin pots.) Just drill slightly above the cement line in the pot. You’ll just end up with a small hole where the water can drain.

[@MadHatter11371]

Is their a way to install a sturdy bracket so can replace the 4x4’s when they eventually rot? It’s seems the ones I found remotely close aren’t strong enough

[@daddoesvideos]

Hi! Thanks for watching. I’m not sure you’d be able to replace since the concrete locks them in. But if you use a sealer (and reapply when needed) on the posts, they should last for quite a while.

[@vishicha]

Did you use Pressure Treated or untreated 4X4? I am in CO and weather here goes to extreme on hot and cold side with snow so want to know.

[@daddoesvideos]

Hi. I used pressure treated. I’m in Ohio. So we get our share of 90+ days and plenty of snow and cold in the winter. The posts are perfectly fine after a year or so. Good luck!

[@goatxterror]

Did u mix the concrete into a different bucket or just in the same bucket?

[@daddoesvideos]

I mixed in the planter. Figured that would be easier than mixing somewhere else and then pouring. Thanks for watching!

[@goatxterror]

Thanks for the response I'm actually in the process of doing this now

[@goatxterror]

How many bags of concrete did you pour into every container?

[@daddoesvideos]

@@goatxterror I put two bags in.

[@daddoesvideos]

@@goatxterror Excellent! Good luck!