DIY | HOW TO MAKE PLANTATION SHUTTERS FROM SCRATCH! | UNDER £50

Hi Guys, Thank You So Much For Watching
❗️PSA, if you are planning to build these shutters, please do wear a mask to prevent inhaling any particles❗️
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TOTAL COST
£48.90
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WOOD FRAMES (not the exact wood I used but very similar)
£4.98 per piece
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CLADDING (LOUVRES)
£9.45 (£3.15 per pack)
www.diy.com/de...
PAINT
£12
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SCREW EYES
£6.99
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HINGES
£6.68 (£3.34 per pack)
www.diy.com/de...
LONG SCREWS
£3.85
www.diy.com/de...
WOODEN DOWEL RODS (PIVOT PINS)
£3.99
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[Some Item Prices Have Changed Since I Bought Them]
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Music By Lakey Inspired
Track Title - Warm Nights

[@auraberglund4231]

The only video on KZbin that explains clearly and uses regular tools. Also you didn't make me feel like you need 20 years in carpentry to manage this project. You deserve an award, seriously! 👏😘

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much! So happy I could help 🥰xx

[@rdavid7965]

That truly is quite an incredible accomplishment to make your own shutters like that. I didn't know it was even possible, I thought they had to be done in a factory.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you ☺️

[@jerutimahler6685]

And with beautifully manicured nails...

[@simsdiy]

@@jerutimahler6685 haha thank you ☺️

[@carloscastro-uw9bu]

First video that shows how it's possible withought all the fancy machinery in someone's basement. Great job!!

[@simsdiy]

Thank you ☺️

[@elbnov99]

I love them! Thanks for sharing.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you!

[@jerutimahler6685]

We need more videos like this. Thank you so much. Looking forward to your next diy project.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much

[@Silva_Carlos]

I worked at a factory building window shutters and my hat's off to you!!! I have the knowledge, I even have the tools to build them at home and I don't think I could do better than the amazing work you did here. WOW!!!!

[@simsdiy]

Thank you!!

[@necropser]

... 😂😂😂

[@johnkearns4790]

If you have the expertise of making window shutters then you should do a video and let us all see the results

[@dannydee9919]

​@johnkearns4790 it ain't an easy process. The recording and editing is an animal within itself let alone trying to describe the process. I actually thought of doing a diy but I don't have the patience and my end product would be taken down by youtube due to the number of "f" bombs I would be dropping. Hats of to this young lady .

[@elylo3454]

Que hermoso trabajo. .me dirías que maderas utilizas ?? . gracias

[@AncoraImparoPiper]

Absolute genius! Finally someone showing how these can be built without thousands of dollars worth of machinery ( table saw, planer, router table). Millions of thanks for this!

[@simsdiy]

Thanks so much😊

[@themindsetrevolution]

What a great video. Clear, informative and great to follow. I'm so sick of YT videos that are more about people trying to be famous than helpful. This is helpful and makes you a true star. Thank you. You rock .🤘Peace and Love x

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it ☺️xx

[@RichardChandlerPlus]

And no broken nails ... well done ... go gurl

[@209impact]

Super dope! I’m in California trippin off how you did this with no expensive tools! Dam Girl your awesome 👏🏽

[@simsdiy]

Wow thank you so much! ☺️xx

[@victoriacharlesworth7099]

What a woman! Two years on and You have just saved me 800 quid! You absolute genius! Thank you so so so soooo much! Love ya! 😘

[@simsdiy]

Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for all the kind messages!❤️ I have more videos coming soon so stay tuned 😁

[@TheMakeupChair]

Yes please! I love how easy you make this look, can’t wait to see more from you, I turned on ‘all notifications’ because I’m so excited to see your next project 🙌

[@vkirisome4701]

Absolutely impressed with your project considering the fact that you only used basic tools. Blessings to you👍👍

[@billyhigginbotham9818]

High end appearance and functionality, without the high end cost, and minimal tools is EVERYTHING! THANK YOU 😁🏠

[@jasonStockhill]

From a professional trade guy. I thought what you did is absolutely brilliant. They do the job...

[@jonathanarciszewski8198]

Thanks for a great video! I priced out some California shutters for my house and the quote was $4000. You’re going to save me a pile of money. I’m a professional carpenter but I still learned lots from you!!Great job!

[@livingyourbestlife711]

geez. come to Houston and lets start a multi-million dollar business! the shutter world out here needs someone like you! what talent and ingenuity! thank you for sharing!

[@simsdiy]

Haha thank you so much!

[@geowhiz1]

I thought you did a great job. You were straight forward with simple tools. I was impressed.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you ☺️

[@djulia3480]

Currently wishing you were my mate! You make it look so easy, (and with no vanity or ego).

[@BIGMC1300]

Fantastic video. Save thousands of $$$ at home depot if you have $30k worth of machinery in your basement. Nope..Just get along to B&Q and use your home drill,sander and paint brush and most of all your ingenuity and intelligence and for £48 quid voila! Brilliant well done , as others have said, best DIY video on KZbin. 10/10

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much☺️

[@zbiniopl]

Outstanding job! No fancy tools for a lot of $$$, just Your own mind and simple tools :) That's the content I want to see on YT more often :)

[@simsdiy]

Thanks so much ☺️

[@forestfire234]

Wow, this is ingenious. Using cladding for the louvres was the solution I've been looking for forever, thank you!

[@simsdiy]

Thank you!

[@jam7349]

Absolutely awesome job. I really appreciate the simplicity of your designs and the way you explained every process. Simply an amazing job!!!

[@elaineburch5397]

Finally! Someone knows what I’m talking about. Excellent Thank you

[@simsdiy]

So glad I could help!☺️xx

[@michaelmckenna7109]

I've been thinking for awhile about how to make then and you have save me from making a few mistakes, they look so professional thanks.

[@simsdiy]

So glad I could help ☺️xx

[@TheMakeupChair]

Thank you thank you thank you!! You are amazing!! You make it look so easy and explain it so well!! You are a star been looking for a video like this for so long 🙌

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰

[@doczoc]

Oh my goodness. I litterally paid thousands for these in my home. You make it look so doable. Amazing video. Thank you so much.

[@pe1466]

This is incredible, for someone who hasn’t got all the best tools or years of experience. The pros need to take note.

[@deenwilliams5173]

I have never been more impressed by any other KZbin video. In my country, South Africa, this cost about 500 USD per sq metre. R8000.00. I am most definitely going to attempt it. Just a bit concerned about the mechanics of it all. Well done. You'll get another 1000 views from me as I watch it over and over.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it ☺️

[@dennisryan7616]

i have bin a joiner / mutly trade builder for over 20 years. you might not realise , your worth. fantastic work and greatly put together. a massive hats off to you. very good indeed

[@BusOffwithJosie]

Girl this was amazing ! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 I’m tempted to give this a go! Thanks for explaining that so well 🙌🙌

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@someblokecalleddave1]

Same as a lot of people - nice to see this done using tools that most people would have on hand. Very commendable!

[@simsdiy]

Thank you!

[@josefdz4]

Great job!!

[@CactusGal]

I was going to buy from a 2nd hand store, but no one knew the price. Was told to come back and ask the manager. Of course, they were gone. 😢 They're so awfully expensive, new. I am blown away by you!!! What absolute talent! I may just have to give it a go!! Thank you.

[@meg-bw2jt]

Absolutely incredible video, such helpful step by step instructions and watching this has given me the confidence to also make some of these myself rather than buy some! Thank you!!! ❤️😍 Xx

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much🥰

[@beniamino939]

Beautiful job! Instead of wooden dowels for the louvers I used 3/16 complete rivets. I put the nail side in the louvers and the larger end into the frame. Glue the small end. And leave the smaller end free to glide open/closed.

[@cherkruger1166]

You have done an amazing job, looks like it was an easy build, hopefully I can achieve something similar to what you have done. Thank you for sharing from start to finish

[@simsdiy]

Thank you! Good luck, hope it goes well! ☺️

[@mangoyacho]

This is brilliant! Thank you so much so much for the tutorial. You have simplified the process for me! Much appreciated!

[@photographybackdrops311]

Well done. Got quotes in excess of 3k just for my lounge bay window 😳. I’m defo gonna give it a go (we’ll get hubby to 😜). Thanks for sharing

[@simsdiy]

Thank you ☺️ haha hope it goes well xx

[@peterclayton-f5s]

Well done, an amazing video and great looking results. This has spurred me on to build my own now rather than give my left arm to have them made for me. You should be very proud as I am sure you are. excellent!

[@gpleeser5832]

This video is legendary... Thank you so much

[@simsdiy]

Aw thank you ! ☺️

[@jamesmontero2830]

Amazing job. Very well explained and done with beautifully manicured nails

[@Vanessa-vd9vl]

wow 🤩! it looks so good!! I love this!

[@simsdiy]

thank you vanss💕🥰

[@jadakowers4727]

Thank You! You’re amazing!

[@simsdiy]

@@jadakowers4727 thank you, that’s so sweet💕

[@strummer6642]

Great effort, much better than those old yt videos with all the expensive gear and little detail. Btw that wood is now double the price !

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much!

[@MoveOverFool]

I've watched a lot of DYI carpentry projects, and this one is the most Impressive I've seen. Tip of the cap

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much

[@malakai252001]

Very informative, easy to follow , no crap, no time wasting. .. Thankyou very much.

[@tammyvinas2120]

You explain things so well, and you’re not talking too much, like a lot of the men in other videos that I’ve seen. Thank you so much for a great video!

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much!

[@bigviper64]

Awesome job! and I did enjoy the video, loved your accent and your attention to details. Five Stars for an excellent job.

[@TomRipley7350]

This was so impressive, not only your skill and innovation but the way you explain things. These shutters cost a fortune from a blind company. Well done. Xx

[@simsdiy]

Thanks so much! ☺️

[@bharathmano2452]

Thanks a million for doing the one and only movable shutters..I am from malaysia..

[@ArgeeP]

I am FINALLY ready to do this and am SOOOOOO grateful I saw your video when I did and saved it. I'm really excited to construct these ESPECIALLY after getting estimates from professional installers! I don't know about anywhere else outside of the U S., but the prices are LUDICROUS!

[@debralegge-mc8fg]

Fantastic video, very clear instructions. Just a tip for you re painting, a good sand of the bare wood, then a coat of premium undercoat/primer first before your 2 topcoats, will make your future projects even more professional looking. Great work, thanks for the informative video.

[@Zxtx5Kim-sw5ep]

That’s a very impressive build. Love that you weren’t afraid to jump right in and get it done!

[@youngse22]

Please make more videos. I love that you did this without special tools and the directions were so easy to follow. I have very large windows and the shutters i was looking at are $400! Thank you so much.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you, so glad I could help 😁

[@MySuperCarolina]

My favourite DIY video of ALL TIME. If I could like this 1000 times, I would. I have just been quoted over AUD$4000 for 2 windows. I almost gave up on the dream of having these shutters at home but I have the tools you used and now.. the confidence ;) Thanks so much for sharing! Please keep creating content :)

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much! So happy I could help! ☺️x

[@jasworksinstalls]

Wow awesome job I’m a professional carpenter and there’s some fellas in the job site that can learn from you 🤙🏼

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much😊

[@treyleon8112]

I’m late lol but just wanted to tell you how great this video is. You made it so simple with the tools and materials. You’re dope.

[@jorgevega2216]

Very precise but simple, great job.i was planning on making some shutters but would have used a more complicated process. Glad I saw this video. You're awesome.

[@brainchatter2078]

Wow. This is what I want to make. You did an excellent job and great explaining. Thank you.

[@dunxbee2967]

Wow!! That is amazing!! I've been in the building trade for many years, and that is an incredible result - even if you had a full workshop!! Well done girl!! I'm actually looking at replacing all of my curtains and blinds with plantation shutters, but was going to have them professionally made. But now, I think I'm just gonna come 'round to your gaf, and get you to help me!!

[@djulia3480]

Yep, want her to come round and help me too!

[@simsdiy]

Haha thank you!

[@hassanelnaggar1985]

*رائعه فعلا انتي استاذه تحياتي من مصر 🔨📐😍🌹❤️*

[@OzbeachAndy]

I’ve just come across this instructional video as I was searching on how to make these plantation shutters myself. You have given me the inspiration to make them. Thank you very much. Cheers 🍷👍🇦🇺

[@MrAmanW]

I am blown away by your project, amazing work and very clear explanation. The fact that you did it with simple tools is just awesome.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much!

[@jamesclarke9149]

I'am a carpenter, And I think you done amazing job. Well done you girl.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you!😁

[@lorraine4143]

you clever young lady , im impressed! im going to make some now , thank you for showing us your skills , i really appreciate it , you have inspired me to get up off my arse and do some diy x

[@lbdigitalmarketing9662]

Finally a video that makes them from scratch! Thanks. Love your nails girl!

[@simsdiy]

Haha thank you! ☺️💕💕

[@bethcares17anonymous38]

LOVE What You Created in Tempe, Arizona🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@thenson2263]

Wonderful video! Hands down the best DIY tutorial on making plantation shutters on KZbin.

[@aGirlNamedEvan]

Thank you thank you thank you for this video! I thought this was going to be a nightmare but your video has given me confidence to go for it!

[@dj5041000]

I want to Try This . Your Work is the BOMB❤.. MAKES Me feel like I can Do It . Thanks for Sharing with us. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@ryanstephens9145]

Thankyou so much. I dont have the money to buy them but after watching this i can just make them.

[@simsdiy]

Hope it all goes well 😊

[@hannahswann747]

Wow!! So impressive. They are beautiful 😍

[@crazykittenvideos855]

Fantastic work!! For the money that is genius! I love that this didn’t intimidate you as it would have many people.

[@christinaillsley2505]

Thank you so much for showing a complete guide on how to make these. You clever lady 😁

[@JunkBondTrader]

3:00 lol kinda jealous of that plank of wood!

[@ladylaughter7393]

Absolutely and utterly brilliant!

[@ellesnyder942]

Brilliant method one can do without a wood working workshop.

[@dimmidipiuthatsitalianfort787]

Ohh my gosh, thanks for sharing this, you're a genius and I appreciate your detailed instructions along with the visuals. I actually believe I can make shutters after watching your video.

[@michaelnicolesdecor]

You did so amazing!!!! Best video I have found yet!!! I was so thoroughly impressed with the amount of work you did for these blinds!!!! And they really are beautiful!!!!

[@propertymaintenancesouthwe3111]

Wow, what a clever lady, frames were square and everything fitted nice, good job from the UK 🇬🇧

[@Smoovebrown76]

I was looking at shutter and I came across your video. You are talented and looks so amazing🥊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️🙏🏾

[@htristen6805]

Wow! Without tools is very good job!

[@felinetherapy4782]

I'm just so amazed you could make something so expensive look so easy - I'm certain it wasn't easy! Amazing.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you! & no it wasn’t haha

[@GpoppaJohn]

Absolutely fantastic, you’re so talented

[@pazt9911]

This is genius, well done! Only decent vid I need found! You go girl

[@tonybennett1306]

Very impressed with how you managed this using sensible price materials from the uks best known diy store and basic tools. You must have a very creative mind to have figured it out. Well done you.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@elguapo1507]

They look absolutely fantastic! You're going to make somebody a VERY happy fella!! 😉 Seriously, they look so professional, think what you could achieve if you had a workspace and a selection of tools. You've got skills young lady!

[@woodworks2123]

I think someone making these without a workshop with a host of big expensive machine tools. These are fantastic. Most people even are quite handy wouldn't even attempt them. I'd love to see what you could do if you did have some fancy tools. Operational ones of these cost a fortune and the fact you just knocked them up for under £50 without big fancy tools is very impressive.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@woodworks2123]

@@simsdiy I'm definitely going to give it a bash. I am a woodworker but not this kind of thing. I've just moved into an old house with Victorian panelling around the windows. Some of the videos put me off a bit making them overcomplicated but your video just cut through the joinery snobbery and b.s. and made it relatively simple. Thanks. I'll definitely be checking out the rest of your stuff.

[@simsdiy]

Thanks so much! Hope it all goes well!

[@user-wz5zi1dd6z]

Welder by trade and know how unforgiving wood projects can be. I've been wanting to make my own shutters for home and searching sources. Wood projects quite honestly scare me. What an awsome dispay of craftsmanship with common tools. I'm excited to try your method. Super cool. Thanks for video.

[@alexander-korte]

very cool output!! thanks for showing and a hello from Germany

[@toddlls2986]

That’s absolutely awesome 👍👍👍, bravo 👏 👏👏

[@klannstyle]

Dang, fun to do and a so beautiful finished product. Also very practical.

[@Leo-qn5ek]

That was phenomenal. Cannot believe I found such a practical, well explained guide. Thank you!

[@AboveAverageBob]

Great job! Very nice video and instructions as well. Thanks!

[@kampatel99]

Young lady what a brilliant video! I've been wanting shutters like these but couldn't afford them. You've shown me how to make them using basic tools and without specialist equipment. Thats my summer projects sorted. Well done 👍👍👍

[@simsdiy]

Thank you!☺️

[@QueefLatifa413]

I hope you have a blessed life. Thank you for sharing this.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much☺️ I hope you do too

[@shumboom]

That is really impressive. A lot of work but well rewarded

[@simsdiy]

Thank you!

[@emermaria6989]

You are a genius!! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@geo_YT88]

Awesome. Some magnets at the top and bottom of the frame would be amazing.

[@faronsquare4911]

You are AWESOME!!👏👏👏😊 Thank you for the excellent content!! 👍

[@elisunday1304]

Amazing video. We wanted shutters on our small basement windows. With 9 windows we were looking at over $1500 for custom shutters. Doing it this way they're going to look great at a fraction of that cost. You're great...keep making new DIY videos.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much☺️

[@adelitaporlibertad]

Wonderful! Really helpful. Refreshingly detailed steps. So many videos show the process in fast forward and without any explanation what so ever. You feel like an outsider. But your video is a true DIY guide. Thank you.

[@simsdiy]

Thank you so much 🥰xx

[@Thegirlinthosehats]

Impressive to say the least! Great job!!!!! I am going to try this. Simple tools, no faffing around, straightforward.......Thank you!!!

[@simsdiy]

Thank you! Good luck with it

[@mich0659]

wow wow wow thank you so much for sharing this build. 🖤🖤 I'll have to send you my final product when done!

[@ronaldenzer8425]

Real proud of you... Excellent job!!! Especially how you just used base equipement and still got this great result...