DIY Recycled Window Greenhouse

Watch as we turn a stack of old windows, that were found in the trash, into a beautiful and useful recycled window greenhouse! I try and cover a lot of the things we found along the way while building the greenhouse, to hopefully help you if you decide to build one yourself.
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[@portaadonai]

I recommend gravel or rock and sand under the flat stones that you use for a foundation. A mulch foundation will rot in a year or two, and the ground will soften, and not drain. The walls could shift, and glass does not like to shift, it cracks. You want a strong, lasting sturdy Foundation

[@CattywampusAcres]

In our part of Georgia our clay is rock hard and hardly ever moves.

[@o.h.w.6638]

Loved all the reused items. Nothing makes me happier than finding something useful on the side of the road for me to find.

[@CattywampusAcres]

It worked out great for sure!

[@tracywright4027]

I love your greenhouse! The time and effort that you put into the measurements and figure out the space. It really helped me a lot. I also am using old windows that I have accumulated over the years. I love the way you used old pallets in the bottom is beautiful! 😊

[@gabriellefagan1014]

Plenty of space for hanging plants!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Most definitely!

[@braelynnappleby1283]

i just bought 50 second hand windows, i’m getting my dream green house

[@CattywampusAcres]

Woohoo! Congrats! I'm sure it will be awesome!

[@CattywampusAcres]

@Ilir Cami in someone's trash

[@ioanaelena4383]

On the rainy days, this is The perfect place.

[@CattywampusAcres]

It is very peaceful

[@victoriajohnson3034]

If sun is burning plants, use bubble wrap on glass like they do to insulate in the winter.

[@choosejoy1464]

Love the mossy green color! Great job!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you! We are loving the color too!

[@francvancanvas]

Well done using material that would just become litter. You will have pleasure using your window greenhouse. We can see that you are a very proud family and you deserve that. Regards from South Africa

[@CattywampusAcres]

'n groot dankie uit Georgia

[@katherinespencer2073]

Next scrounge for your lovely build, a yard sale chandelier that you can put rechargeable ferry lights on to create a nighttime marker for the height of the building, just in case of drones being used in the area or hunting birds at night so they avoid windows if flying low. Up high inside the light would not affect but would act as a beacon.

[@bbuddin1]

I liked watching you build your greenhouse when I could see it. When you were working inside it was like you had the lights off except for a few times.

[@DossFarm]

Love it! The lean-to roof is underrated. Helps with cost. Keeps the water moving one direction when it rains etc. nice work. I think you’ll love the height as well. I’m 6’3” like you and a few of the greenhouses I’ve stepped into I felt really closed in under a 7 foot roof haha! This took a lot of planning. Very well done. Love the pallet base boards. Again very well done. That “Type A” planning saved you a ton of money. I don’t mean to speak for her but I’m betting that Mimi more than approves. 👍🏻

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks brother!

[@kennetheugene6402]

Great idea gonna score some window for free soon.

[@Earthy-Artist]

This is wonderful, now I have greenhouse envy!

[@tinatuna100]

i have showed this to my husband and son. One is a handy Man and the other a carpenter. Hopefully I can get this done too, I have the windows now just need the help to get it finished. Your greenhouse is wonderful and a family project. Thank you for this inspiration.

[@CattywampusAcres]

That's great to hear! You can definitely do it!

[@cathelenealtamirano6803]

A very nice greenhouse,something to be very proud of,enjoy...

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!

[@gailbrown7156]

Good job ,glad you painted the inside white.

[@victoriapayton3447]

They have small exhaust fans, 12” and 10” $100 very important item for the whole project

[@user-op2vi3nu2m]

I am so excited to listen to your video. I have watched another one and need to learn how to do this!!😅

[@tatianasedor-nama2445]

Love how your family works together, God bless.

[@patriciawoodward2566]

That looks awesome. A greenhouse is on our project list.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!

[@thequirkycreative]

The closet shelves is such a good idea. Gonna use that in my greenhouse! Thanks!!

[@dianehall5345]

New Hampshire greetings from our family farm! You did a great job of collecting free windows and designing this green house. I like that Nike saying, " Just do it ! " I will add on to that saying, "And the rest will come..." Very kind and helpful for your viewers to share their green house experiences and suggestions. I really like the shelves you installed. Good air flow. Your seedlings are thriving! We needed to quickly design a mini hoop-style walk-in green house. It was a learning process, but functionally came out well. Ours is two raised beds. The beans and squash are practically coming out the door ! I am liking your repurposed window concept to apply to our future 3-season porch project off the back kitchen door. We have a vintage kitchen wood stove right next to that back door. It could easily pump excess heat into the porch area when needed. Plus the porch could serve as a nice spring green house, especially using your bottom heating pad tray method. Thanks for sharing this great project! ~Diane

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you for all of the motivation!!

[@dakotakyd]

Not boring at all ❤

[@kev1347]

Fantastic!

[@tigerbunny6778]

So cute!

[@gretchenrodriquez7633]

I love it!

[@sharrilswindle752]

Wow,Thats an amazing 👏 greenhouse..fabulous!!

[@barbararussell897]

this is so helpful. it's a beautiful greenhouse.. it keeps getting cuter and cuter, the more you work on it. Pretty cool. I've been saving some windows, to do just this. Didn't know what I was going to do or how, and now I have a good idea. Thank you!!

[@SisterChristianZ]

Fabulous job! Looks great!

[@audreycasassa1683]

Excellent!

[@jdmfh47]

this is awesome

[@lindacompton2339]

Awesome job. Just what I am needing.

[@barbarapowell137]

Love it

[@fernandocancel3596]

This is so cool, Im honestly inspaired and love how you show the process

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@hawkeye9382]

Wow!!! I want one just like it!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Do it!!

[@2MorMor]

VERY NICE!

[@sarahspellman1360]

Thank you for showing how you planned it out. I'm type A too!!! Love it! Thank you

[@sandreawhite7534]

excellent.

[@queenbeeetta]

What a beautiful green house, you guys did a fabulous job. I love it. Happy gardening😁

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you so much!!

[@JG-le8nf]

Great idea for a greenhouse. I love the result!!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@deborrahdutra5599]

That's amazing

[@mgogmaj14]

You have a handful of great workers....fun family project. Looks pretty good too!

[@magdasfrenchcorner166]

So beautiful, and sustainable! Thank you for sharing this awesome project!!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@angelapalmieri3883]

The greenhouse looks AMAZING...what a great job.....

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@vortexeagle]

Great job!

[@JesusD0nlyway]

Great job, thank u.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!!

[@dianeibarra6839]

WOW... it's awesome...

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@cynthiahennessy7]

I absolutely love the greenhouse. The video is great. You gave enough information so that I can build one. 👍

[@mtmtodd]

Very nice job I like it.

[@kristinmaiorana9334]

I absolutely love your green house, it came out so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you so much!!

[@Dezertroze43]

Pretty neat is an understatement as every there was. I love your greenhouse. You guys did a wonderful job. Thank you for all the details and your descriptions. I am most appreciative. May God bless you and your family with joy and peace of mind.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you so much! We are glad you liked it!

[@TheBereangirl]

So beautiful! Well worth the time, effort, and minimal expense. I've been looking at metal frame greenhouse and they are terribly made for how much they cost. Thanks for the inspiration! Oh and the shed roof with rafters is the way to go!☺️

[@andreewert1142]

Great Idea

[@donnamsanford4655]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you !

[@saraortiz3160]

Amazing! I'm so impressed!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@pambeddingfield4060]

Absolutely love it. Amazing job.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks so much!!

[@cassandralewis3146]

Love it. Going to make this myself. Great instructions

[@lory6605]

So cool!!!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you

[@ericalanwestacotthari4160]

Thanx 4sharing! Very good method, I will use many of your tips to build mine here in Winterthur/Switzerland. CHEERS

[@reneep9968]

Outstanding job!! Thank y’all for sharing. Abundant Blessings...

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you so much!

[@rogertallentire2961]

Looks really good and should bless you with great rewards for many years to come.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@kimberlybusselaar]

Super cute and very creative in utilizing free stuff. I love it.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@ShrimpZoo]

Looks super nice

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!!

[@dongardner9189]

green was definitely the right choice,excellent job!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@headrushmag]

awesome!!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!

[@carloscorless8482]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting. It's great that your whole family is involved.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks for watching!

[@mehalpin]

It's fantastic!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!!

[@DeeDosAliKat]

Fabulous job! We've been thinking about doing one for years. I think you just gave us the motivation!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Awesome! You should definitely do it!

[@flock_ness]

Absolutely love it. Well done.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!

[@sharonstahlman2354]

Looks wonderful!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!!

[@jilldalton3422]

Your family should win a prize ......... great job

[@CattywampusAcres]

Aww thanks!

[@ninataylor3226]

Very nice job! Thank you for the step by step instruction. I have many old windows and my wish was to make a greenhouse. Now I have the visual to do so. Thank you

[@CattywampusAcres]

Awesome! Don't wait, start now!

[@hollygarner1949]

love the donkey at 2:12

[@CattywampusAcres]

She has no regard for what we are doing lol

[@johnwhitley8562]

Awesome

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!

[@louisaholman3838]

Great job!! This is what I thought I would do!! Thank you.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!

[@claudiachannel5292]

So beautiful ❤

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@ASingularWoman]

This is awesome.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@suzannehofer2541]

That’s so awesome. It’s kind of the same thing I’m doing mines a little bit bigger. i’m gonna wait until I actually have the wall set in before I start adding windows and connective two by fours.

[@madar805]

Good workmanship,Thanks

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!

[@angela14962002]

Wow - it's so pretty!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!

[@maryhart637]

Wow! Wonderful! Loved watching this go up!!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you for watching

[@MaLiArtworks186]

Very smart design!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!!

[@whatadollslife]

beautiful beautiful job you both created

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!

[@4KidsandaFarm]

What a great build! We are collecting windows for this exact same “Pinterest” greenhouse. It is beautiful!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks guys! It's a bit of work but you will be happy once you have it built.

[@apriestnamedViv]

this turned out beautiful.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you so much

[@sea_turtle_adventures]

Super Duper Job! Outstanding look and practicality. All the best!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!!

[@bimbobiden1994]

Great idea and it looks good too.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!

[@txjellybean3772]

What a lucky wifey! It looks amazing!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!!

[@sadykovaumeda8614]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing the whole process: very explanatory and detailed =)

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks for watching!

[@justlita]

this is beautiful!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!

[@billirogers3206]

Love the greenhouse. Great job!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks!!

[@dianemillerteacher]

Thanks! This gives me some ideas for how to proceed on mine.

[@CattywampusAcres]

So happy to hear that !

[@karenfeinberg2416]

You have designed THE best of it's kind. I believe it will take many a modification and be sound and beautiful.

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you so much. We are really getting a ton of use out of it.

[@Metalmuse_]

Outstanding guys. Came out great. I love it!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks so much!

[@devinhood7340]

Heck Yeah. Awesome Build Guy's.🌱

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks so much!

[@paullandry7635]

Nice work Cattywampus family! Now I have to build a greenhouse for the wife!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thanks! Good luck on yours!

[@paullandry7635]

What type of temperature control window opener would you have got if you could do it over?

[@CattywampusAcres]

I would just make sure that wherever the window opens, you have enough clearance for the whole assembly

[@clevelandangel2144]

Awesome!! You guys did an outstanding job!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you so much! We love it!

[@giomammina8965]

That's a beautiful greenhouse!

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you!!

[@katheyhickeyvanotten827]

I really enjoyed watching this I think it is a terrific first effort. Is something I would like my son in law to build for the family

[@CattywampusAcres]

Thank you for watching! Stick around on the channel, I promise we will bring more stuff you can use!