DIY Windowsill Extension | More Natural Light for Growing

Maximize your windowsill space and make the most of your home's natural light! If your windowsills are too small to hold plants or sprouting seeds, build this windowsill plant holder extension without drilling into your walls.
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[@lauraragil1233]

2:59 you are hilarious! Enjoyed this very down to earth / realistic approach to DIY. Much appreciation.

[@giyguyyy]

Thanks for watching!

[@desmondandlisadiaz3003]

I also have zero overhang so this is a great idea

[@brendagriffin6437]

You can use a stapler to staple the velcro to the board...and probably the sill as well. That sticky backing doesn't come off well. If you are in an apartment the staple holes are easier to fill than trying to remove sticky velcro when you move.

[@giyguyyy]

@brendagriffin6437 That’s a good idea. I have been curious how well the sticky backing will come off the window sill. I’m hoping GooGone does the trick. Or Naphtha.

[@truewerf4413]

Just moved into an apartment main floor. This is pretty much the only thing i can do. Ty for idea.

[@sofiaarango1492]

thank you!!

[@kyleo6964]

Please be more careful with your saws... Use a push stick...

[@thewishingthorn]

brilliant!

[@missarcene4345]

Great idea. I subscribed.

[@giyguyyy]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

[@melissacurry3437]

Can you install shelf brackets to the ledge only&they'll just rest against the wall?

[@giyguyyy]

Yep, that would probably work as long as you the wooden ledge is fastened to the window sill in some way (Velcro, small nails, etc). For deeper sills, I was able to have the ledge stay in place without any fasteners anywhere, but there had to be items resting on the ledge to hold it in place. If I removed the items, the shelf would fall off the sill. Hope this helps!

[@beatrizorta9126]

This is most brilliant. Do you think double sided gorilla tape would work? Hey, thanks

[@giyguyyy]

Thanks for watching! To be honest, you could probably get away with anything somewhat sticky or “grippy” as long as you have weight on top of the shelf. The weight/friction will keep the shelf in place. Even a couple command strips would probably work. 😊

[@WendyReymanMurphy-bx9vz]

subscribed!

[@dianareagon3546]

What angle did you cut the supports at on either side?

[@giyguyyy]

@dianareagon3546 It should be 45° for each end. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenbiagi4946]

What brand(s) do you recommend for power tools? I'm starting to look into which ones to buy. Thanks, and keep up the great work!

[@giyguyyy]

Thanks for watching! Drill: Cordless Dewalt (got the 2-drill combo from Home Depot) Saw: Craftsman 10” table saw I believe. Nothing fancy-$150 at a yard sale. Jigsaw: Just bought a Makita corded that I love. Great feel and easy to handle. Miter saw: Mine’s a Ridgid. I like the angle adjustments; it’s sturdy and doesn’t feel cheap. Brad nailer: Dewalt. I blew out my porter and cable one because I had it overpressured at 125psi. Only rated for 120Max. Air compressor: Porter and cable. Bought at a pawn shop and it’s run great the last 2 years. Overall I still with name brands like Makita, Dewalt, Bosch. Ridgid and Craftsman are also good options but newer Craftsman stuff seems to be more cheaply made.. not impressed (my table saw has a lot of plastic parts). As with most things, you get what you pay for! Hope this helps.

[@mariah3491]

This is amazing! Did you decide to sell these? I have very similar windows but live in an apartment with no access to power tools 😢

[@giyguyyy]

Unfortunately I do not sell them, but I’m glad you enjoyed the idea! I thought they were super convenient.

[@judoyodan]

Appreciate the initiative, but please watch a vid or two on how to make a "table saw push stick." Your fingers were so close to the blade on your table saw it made me gasp. You seem like a nice person, you don't need a couple of missing fingers to get people interested in you.

[@tombey8834]

Well done until the music but I liked your idea .

[@giyguyyy]

You prefer no music or just didn’t like the song I picked? Haha

[@tombey8834]

@@giyguyyy I personally don’t like music in videos, but it’s not your taste in the song or music however I will continue to watch your videos because I think you have good ideas and talent and I believe I might learn something also so good job GIY Guy.

[@giyguyyy]

@@tombey8834 Well I appreciate you and your feedback! I’ll keep the music on the lighter side.

[@bartonfussell6360]

Window sills are outside.Window stools are inside

[@giyguyyy]

Interesting, the more you know!

[@sandycross4827]

This is exactly what I was looking for. It looks great and it’ll 😊 be easy to clean the floor underneath Thanks!

[@truewerf4413]

Ok?;😂