Hide your Trash! Double Trash can Blind

Everybody produces some trash and if you're anything like me you absolutely hate the colorful trash cans that ruin your beautiful backyard view. My solution was to build a hutch using pressure treated wood from the home center that would hide our two ugly green trash cans behind closed doors!
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This is a very simple build that will take you an afternoon to complete and will make such a huge difference in your backyard aesthetic for a long time. This trash can blind will hide two 96 gallon trash cans, if you have more than that I would not suggest making it larger as the doors will tend to drag on the ground if they are any wider.
Construction is with deck screws and you can add some bracket hardware if you want, I started with some leftover hardware but ended up not liking how wobbly the structure was so I reverted back to butt joints with deck screws. There are some 45° cuts and a few fence boards need to be ripped to a thinner size but this is quite a simple build and can be completed with only a few tools.
The frame is built with just 2x4s and the trash cans are hidden using 5 1/2" deck boards. 4 gate hinges hold the doors on and a barrel latch and gate lock hold the doors shut hiding your ugly trash cans from view. I added a few screws to hold the entire structure to the barn. While this is not necessary it does make the structure more stabilize and prevent any shifting if you crash on of the cans into the hutch while changing them out.
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[@NFNDAIBO]

Absolutely the cutest helpers!! Loved the build, but appreciated the inclusion of ALL of your helpers, including your pup! 😄

[@DIYTyler]

Thank you! 😊

[@christophhintze6344]

I love your helpers. I am always pleased to see dads with the next generation a of makers.

[@terrywaldron5928]

Great work bud I've been furlowed for the months now and couldn't hammer a nail or use power tools and thanks to guys like you I've learned so much in the last three months don't now how to thank you but just keep up the great work your doing and hopefully you'll inspire more people like you have me thanks again PS utube is the best thing ever to learn from

[@AlanSextonVT]

Aesthetically a great change. I have similarly sized trash and recycle bins to deal with and you’ve given me some quality food for thought, thank you!

[@DIYTyler]

Awesome! You definitely won't be disappointed, much improved look!

[@jojopfoh]

Saw this and had to do it myself. I had old fencing and boom done. Thanks

[@misterm7086]

Second to next project on my list. I might consider adding a floor and casters 🤔 Thank you for creating and sharing this video. God Bless.

[@DIYTyler]

Whatever works for your situation!

[@andyfortin9209]

Anyone else think he was talking to his daughter when he said “what’s that?” Great video as always keep up the great work! Always refreshing to see the kiddos helping you out

[@DIYTyler]

Lol! Talking to you man!!

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Great idea and I like to see the little Tyler in the making helping you.

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Doug! He likes to lend a hand ...not always super helpful but it's good for both of us!

[@terrywaldron1063]

hi bud just watched your video fantastic work ive been furlrowed for three months now and couldn't hammer a nail or screw a screw and was scared of power tools ive been making things from pallets without power tools breaking pallets and all sorts of things for the last three months ( hard work )but not any more because i started looking at KZbin videos like yourself and i think you guys on you tube are doing a great job as now i am making all sorts of things learned all my power tool skills from you tube and going to keep on learning and getting better thanks again guys for all your hard work keep it up terry waldron

[@hogue3666]

Awesome idea. I'll probably butcher this one a little and make mine 2 sides instead of 3. It'll stay open and no latches to wear out. Thanks for all the thoughtful ideas!

[@DIYTyler]

That works too! Make what you need and make it your own

[@meow4619]

for cold area, that a great idea, for warn area, it will become cockroach's lovely home

[@shaweehillsworkshop4226]

NIce simple project that anyone can do. Good Job Tyler!!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man! That's what we are going for.

[@johnwilliamson7081]

Just tall enough to help dad........awesome brother keep up the great vids.

[@chadjasper6611]

This is great bro. HOA just sent me a letter stating that my cans are noticeable from the street. I just bought your plans and I’m halfway done. Just gotta add the doors and fence pickets

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Nicely hidden, I have the same problem. Need to find time to do this.... Love your merc ad !!

[@DIYTyler]

Do it! Glad you like the ad, a lot of people get all up in a bunch about them.

[@JorgeRamos-xw6dy]

Nice! It will look even nicer once painted with some deck paint.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Nice looking solution, Tyler!

[@karenharvey743]

Great job. Looks really nice.

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome job Tyler! 😀👍🏻👊🏻

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Fred!

[@nivadaharricharan5172]

Well done...looks great !!!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks Nivada!!

[@energizednet]

We're building a house right now and this will be perfect for us. Simple and effective.

[@energizednet]

Oh and more merch ads like that please!

[@DIYTyler]

Lol! Glad you liked the ad man! Always kinda uncomfortable to make.

[@robertlane8209]

We have snow in the northeast so I would have o figure out a roof section.

[@AGilbert_81]

Great job man.

[@victheobalds1447]

Great video. Looking to build one similar. Did you bolt the base into the concrete? If not how do you ensure your enclosure is sturdy.

[@rosemariemedrano4699]

That's great.

[@mitzibud6908]

Love, love, love!!

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks!!

[@tomheiple6589]

Our two trash dumpsters sit on a (tight) 48" x 60" concrete pad. Will your hutch fit on our concrete pad? It looks perfect for us and hoping we can make the hutch fit the pad dimensions.

[@bobadams1696]

Good one.

[@kimberley5089]

Great one but I have loads of snow so will need a top as well

[@sampipitone5939]

Nice! Very Very Nice😊

[@CaliforniaGarbageTrucksNTrains]

Those trash cans are cool! Cascades (the type of trash can) is cool

[@mr_jake.y8348]

Can you open the lids?

[@georgejudd1305]

Tyler u are so good

[@cancer2361964]

How did you calculate the amount of wood to be used for the project

[@Chris-cm3tk]

Beautiful work. How about a top or something to put plants on or grow some vines? I'm not a fan of a plain wooden box.

[@CCSandSonsWorkshop]

Cool project! I'm going to do something similar to house my lawnmower on the side of the house, but it will have a roof as well. Keep up the good work!

[@giovannipetitti1588]

nice work 👍👏👏👏👏

[@DIYTyler]

Thanks man!

[@danielcovey2077]

I like it and want to do the same. I would like to be able to open the trash cans while they are in there.

[@johnlee7085]

The ends of pressure treated wood rotting out is because the builder probably didn’t field treat the wood. The pressure treatment doesn’t extend through the entire thickness of the wood, so cut ends need to be treated.

[@tommyatt8193]

What were your Dimensions? I would like to build one to hide my trash cans. I have same size trash cans. Very nice job!

[@pteddie6965]

How about some ideas for easy to make Christmas gifts?

[@pappyroxx1841]

I like your work...but I'm a newby to wood working etc, and would have like to have seen how you navigate the planks nearest the hinges so they don't make contact with each other when you open the gate. It appears you have cut the planks in half as i can see the chrome hinge between the planks. Anyway, thanks again. I found your video very helpful as I've completed 2 days of a 3 day build, but for a solo can (3x4)...thus, I'm ready to tack on the planks.

[@calvinengel3830]

How do you put trash in without having to pull them out every time? Looks like the can lids would hit.

[@ilkabryant9520]

Where I can find materials list used for this project? I have 2 bins just like yours

[@prestonlane6253]

I have the same miter saw stand. Love it, but the brackets are stupid expensive and hard to find if you want to swap tools.

[@DIYTyler]

It is really really handy to have around and I've used it way more than I thought I would! Thanks for watching man.

[@peetey3]

Wondering if a flip lid or top could be added. The raccoons and squirrels could bite through my plastic bins.

[@Lutzboater]

Exactly what I need for my cans. Purchased the plans, but review the Bill of Materials page (page 3), you listed 11 2x2x8 PT, You do mean 2x4's, right?

[@DIYTyler]

Yes definitely mean 2x4s. Thanks for pointing that out will have to take a look at that!

[@IrvingGlickmeyer]

Looks 10,000 times better, hiding those giant green uglies from sight!

[@DIYTyler]

Indeed! Thanks for watching Tom!

[@olafcomes1850]

Looks great no more trash to look at. BTY how do you like the stealth impact from ridged. Looking atGetting one

[@DIYTyler]

It is probably one of their best tools, such a HUGE sound difference and much faster.

[@joeadler8222]

@@DIYTyler where are the schematics for this? Do not see in the comment section

[@tyson14136]

Where might I find these plans?

[@KungFuMojo]

Awesome! But why am I watching this? I live in the subs, with a narrow sidewalk and no room to swing a door. LOL!

[@cichfrk7551]

Great idea, I've been thinking of doing the same. We have blue trash cans and they're ugly too. Also, do you think it's a good idea to have your boy wear some gloves while handling pressure-treated lumber?

[@DIYTyler]

Dont think I've seen a good looking can! A splinter never killed anyone (I don't think) other option is gloves ran over by the lawn mower. If we had a lot to move we would have some gloves on, holding a few pieces is no big deal.

[@funbrandi2603]

@@DIYTyler Great answer!!!! 😆

[@eltoronegro]

Really clean build. Can you add trash to the cans from the top without opening the doors? Couldn’t tell from the vid.

[@_the_wife_3323]

Yes you can! Thanks for watching!

[@marydubose7562]

It came out nice but it would have been better for us if you would have told us what size was the wood when you was cutting it you w a s just cut it and installing it

[@wildfire53575]

with you being in the snow belt, put a roof on it so you dont have ice adn snow build up inside

[@DIYTyler]

Was originally the plan but the wife suggested no lid for ease of putting the trash in. Thanks for watching!

[@magdakojda9750]

Tyler G. Just for curiosity, I have a question. How often the trash cans are empitied?

[@DIYTyler]

Kinda odd question! Trash comes once a week, we usually have e a can and a half for the guys

[@jeffreypeterson5050]

Is it possible to get those cans open to drop a trash bag in without having to pull it out of the fence?? Could have run that top board behind the cans.

[@_the_wife_3323]

Definitely can, a very important feature for me! Thanks for watching!

[@savann.sun1980]

I need a mitre saw table

[@evanl-bu5gv]

Put lids on the top

[@ryanreyes5364]

This guys uses a miter saw like a serial killer

[@timlist4173]

No top?

[@VampireOnline]

Are you able to open the lid without rolling it out? It's hard to tell.

[@_the_wife_3323]

Definitely able to leave them in, as long as they're parked squarely! Very important feature for me!

[@mikecostanzo35]

@@_the_wife_3323 you have the greatest username!!! 😂😂😂

[@DIYTyler]

Not hard at all!

[@gabeword]

The link is broken can you pleas fix it?

[@tonyrivera5774]

I built this but my doors are sagging a lot in the middle and won’t swing properly. Any tips you can give me?

[@pappyroxx1841]

Tack a thin piece of wood on the bottom of the outer most front posts thus alleviating the sag?? or use bigger hinges? or....cut a bit off the bottom of the planks? Good luck..just brainstorming after building this, but for just one can.

[@kpolak80]

I don't believe in screw without a pre-drilled hole

[@adammohamed250]

The link for trash can plan is broken

[@tedmcnair9709]

So did Ridgid cut you off? Just saw you covered all the names on your tools

[@DIYTyler]

Other way around unfortunately. Thanks for watching!

[@tedmcnair9709]

Tyler G you need to go with Milwaukee! They just released a great cordless tool line

[@tedmcnair9709]

I gotta believe they would have no problem getting behind you!

[@DIYTyler]

They are actually made by the same company! Holding hope Ridgid will come back in 2020 but will see. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@Josh-os4qk]

Do you recycle at home? If not why not

[@georgejudd1305]

Is the hat and shirt made in USA Tyler

[@DIYTyler]

Printed in the USA, want to same manufactured in Thiland but don't quote me on that. Printed and embroidered by fellow KZbinr's company @bunkerbranding

[@youarehere1251]

Public Notice: Trash company will replace your garbage containers with larger size containers.

[@EliJB3355]

Looks like the garage lids are hard to access. Maybe it's just me. Cool build though.

[@_the_wife_3323]

They're accessable from the side and I can toss the garbage bags in without issue. Thanks for watching!

[@gbjones54]

👍👍

[@jerryebner7582]

Looks like you have to remove them from the build so you can just add trash or will it open without having to pull them out ?

[@_the_wife_3323]

Oh you can open these from the side without pulling them out! Very important feature for me 👍

[@DIYTyler]

Can open the lid through the top. Was gonna add a roof but didn't want to have to hold the roof and the can lid at the same time.

[@CameronLienhart]

No longer sponsored by ridgid? All the names on your drills taped over

[@cardsfanbj]

But not on the cordless miter saw, strangely.

[@DIYTyler]

Unfortunately no, since Jan, still have a few stragglers that need to be covered.

[@kirkb2286]

Sorry man but I gave up after I saw your beautiful little helper in the skirt….👍

[@jeffforbes3772]

Nice one! What does the wife think about it?

[@_the_wife_3323]

The wife is glad the trash cans no longer bother the husband 😁 It's easy to use (without pulling the cans out) and easier on the eyes too. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffforbes3772]

@@_the_wife_3323 LOL

[@DIYTyler]

Nuff said!!

[@georgejudd1305]

Dog is say who are u talking too!

[@josephdupont826]

Are you using 2x4 or 2x2 ? your material list says 2x2 your video says 2x4

[@critical-thought]

Wood rots out because water gathers where the wood meets the ground/pad. Surface tension keeps it there, giving it time to wick into the wood. You want to stop rot, put 1/4” or 1/2” metal / plastic feet under the contact between ground and wood.

[@freeskiernick]

Thought it was for garbage cans not toucans...

[@raymondmartens7803]

Its call sawg or merch not merchandise lol

[@DIYTyler]

Lol! Dunno what to call it.... guess I usually say merch. Go get some!!

[@hydrolito]

My trash can or more likely called Garbage can is just keep on the other side of house so can't be seen from the street except on Trash pick up day or more likely called Garbage pickup day or late at night the night before. Any thing that is no longer of use that is sticky stinky or messy I consider Garbage. Waste Paper and non messy stuff no longer of value would be trash. So to me Garbage and trash have different meanings although similar. Paper shredder you end up with trash, while garbage disposal gets rid of garbage left in a sink.

[@raccoon7765]

_unnecessary_

[@Bamboo4U2]

I've gotta say Tyler, I really don't like the style of video where you show us the final result before the build. It takes all the wonder out of it. Has anyone else given you this kind of feedback? It's like watching one of those makeover shows but they ruin it by showing you the final reveal before the renovation.

[@ksp1278]

I like to see what's being built first. It gives context to what you are watching

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@ksp1278 He could provide a drawing or sketch, no?

[@DIYTyler]

Most people like the reveal first. Have always done this, it's nothing new.

[@Bamboo4U2]

@@DIYTyler Sorry if it sounded harsh. I like your channel and you but I just like being surprised by the final reveal. Best of luck to you and your channel. Still a subscriber.

[@befmx31]

I too like to see the finished product first.