How to Build a Recycled Window Greenhouse IN 5 MINUTES!

[@gardenanswer]

Looks great!!! 👍

[@OldReddingFarm]

Oh my gosh thank you so much !

[@bryantull7596]

A comment like that from Laura and Aaron! Thats a huge honor, they must be getting eager to build their own (admittedly a bit more grand of one) :)

[@jenh849]

@@bryantull7596 so true, I love Garden Answer.

[@thatchristmasimp3170]

My dad is a contractor, so he's been saving all the throw-away windows form his jobs over the past few years and now I've found a good use for them!

[@jwcarlson]

He could build a whole house with them and then he could cast the first stone.

[@TexPR1]

I would love to see how you close the gap between the plastic and the frame. My brother and I are getting ready to build a greenhouse using old windows and your GH is amazing! Don’t have a roundabout figure for how much would you used we are in the planning process now. Thank you for any and all suggestions!

[@OneAmericanWriter]

I have a barn with two tall stacks of old windows. Wow I am so glad I found us. Thank you.

[@yolandapierce4258]

I had the great idea to build a greenhouse and I have found all of the windows I'll need from one person. My husband isn't going to be thrilled with me, but luckily for him; I won't need him for much lol

[@OldReddingFarm]

Good for you !!!! that's awesome! make sure we get to see it !! Either tag us on IG or something else!

[@kiddfamilyfarmllc9962]

I’m gonna start collecting windows. I love this thing..

[@OldReddingFarm]

Oh thats so great I hope you do! the windows were actually pretty easy to find once we started looking, and people around town knew we were looking so they'd also look for us! It was super great!

[@melissanguyen4904]

So beautiful! I’m just starting to plan building my greenhouse, I like how you put the windows together in sections then framed them on that way. It looks much easier than trying to fit all these puzzle pieces together to form a cohesive wall

[@OldReddingFarm]

glad you like it! We would love to see progress or photos of your greenhouse as you go!!! Tag us @oldreddingfarm on instagram or email them to us if you are not on instagram! We would love to cheer you on as you build. [e-mail]

[@kensmapleleafretirement]

i like the emotional table-saw mode music. I am sure I told you I have the same saw. I love it. Dewalt never goes wrong. OK, note to self, "start collecting windows"... Great job, John. Thanks for making it Fun to watch... TTYL....

[@OldReddingFarm]

hahah thank you glad you like the music choice!! and yah that saw is a good one - the wife bought it probably 6 years ago when she was redoing some floors in a room of the house and its been going strong!

[@pegsclips]

i've ALWAYS loved that greenhouse. reminds me of the victorian era.. those that could afford that luxury :-D cue emotional saw music.. ha ha ha guys.. it's stunning. be proud.

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you!!! Have you ever watched garden answer on youtube? She talks about this one style of greenhouse i forget what they're called but they're soooo fancy and (i checked online) SOOOO expensive. but they're BEAUTIFUL!

[@CBsGreenhouseandGarden]

Fastest greenhouse builder in the world right here! Awesome job done folks! Stay safe and have a great weekend!

[@TheSHOP411]

Was waiting for the vanilla Ice song to come on. When was this? And I'm seriously jealous

[@OldReddingFarm]

yes its nice to be able to speed the work right up like that!! Thank you, you too!

[@OldReddingFarm]

lol wait what vanilla ice song? lol

[@esthercoar5464]

Thank you for sharing. Just started our window collection this past weekend. I love the interior paint color. Never thought of that touch.

[@OldReddingFarm]

OH awesome good luck with your build!!! Tag us in photos on IG if you have one so we can see it come together!

[@thesoutherncottage]

Love it. We built a window greenhouse this winter as well. One of my favorite places.

[@OldReddingFarm]

That is awesome!

[@katrinamalone2172]

Very useful info we are about to do ours here in Scotland

[@ahmedmemon7756]

Looks great. Have collected all the windows and I want to copy your green house. Please let me know the size including the roof pitch. Thanks

[@sheenabailey]

😩 I’m so jealous!! I want a house and carpentry skills

[@OldReddingFarm]

Before I moved onto this property I could barely hang a picture up straight all of this building "skill" is self taught and learned mostly on youtube! You can do it! there are resources out there to help!

[@HowToGardenChannel]

Love the green house. Great use of free materials

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you!

[@OliveCityOasis]

This is exactly the style of greenhouse I've been thinking about for a year now. All used windows. Watching yours go up so quickly and easily (thanks to the magic of KZbin!) has inspired me once more to get out there and actively collect used windows! Also, I love your sense of humor and all the fun captions. 😊 (The "emotional table saw music" was happy and mellow, not tense and tragic, so I wasn't worried about an impending accident, thank you very much!) From your name, I wondered if you were located near me in northern California, but once I saw the snow, I knew you were far, far from here! Love your channel -looking forward to watching all your past stuff in the days ahead.

[@OldReddingFarm]

hah yes we are about as far away from California as we could get! All the way over in CT ! It's too bad we are so far we have actually gathered up enough windows to build another greenhouse (for my mother-in-law) who then changed her mind! Hah. Maybe we will just build ourselves a second one!

[@OliveCityOasis]

@@OldReddingFarm Ah, thanks for the thought. 😊 Yes, build another one - always a good thing to have more room to grow year-round!

[@handydadtv]

Nice job! What are the dimensions?

[@OldReddingFarm]

12*12 ish :)

[@kevingallagher4673]

One of the best greenhouses I've seen on KZbin as looking at ideas to building my own ... came across your page and glad I did... New sub from Ireland now to get on with greenhouse plans ...

[@OldReddingFarm]

Wow thank you so much!! I bet your greenhouse will be BEAUTIFUL! I imagine all of ireland being all rolling green hills not sure if thats true or not but a window greenhouse on some beautiful green hills I just think would be AMAZING!

[@davinaaponte4526]

When you dug the trench around the bottom, did you fill it with cement? Also the wood under the door, is that touching the ground? Just wondering how the wood holds up with the moisture and whatnot. Great video! I want to do this type of greenhouse

[@mr.lourod6175]

Very nice and simple in the building as well. I am in the beginning face of this ... got my windows (free about 20) ... lumber next (getting a bunch for free 2x6's and 2x8s) ... should be starting in a few days .. thank you for sharing and giving me many ideas and how to's :)

[@becomingtexian-ahomesteadj6316]

I've always been one who feels table saws in particular evoke a sense of emotion only a musical interlude can appropriately represent. Thanks for coming by my channel and subscribing! You're place looks great! I subscribed... be back to keep up with what's going on. Cheers and God bless! P.S. Nice greenhouse. In particular, the stained glass panels.

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you so much !!

[@FullTimeDreamRV]

I got a little misty eyed at the table saw scene.......great build with such character!

[@OldReddingFarm]

Hah thank you!!

[@TheRancherAndTheWife]

Wow front of our greenhouses look the same! Ours is a hillbillier version though haha. Nice work mate. Cheers from North Idaho

[@OldReddingFarm]

Oh thats cool! Yellow doors too? Someone left us a comment one time telling us to re-paint the doors since yellow attracts insects and they will eat all our plants. we were like, uh kay!

[@TheRancherAndTheWife]

@@OldReddingFarm ha no yellow doors, went white but yours look amazing. gotta love the youtube advice sometimes! lol. cheers mate.

[@happydaysveg1965]

Hi , Shaun here from Happydaysveg in the UK.I love that green house,its unique and has character!Just goes to show what you can do if you put your mind to it!Keep up the great work.

[@OldReddingFarm]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lindalober626]

awesome construction, took a little more than 5 minutes. I would love a break down of how you assembled the windows and such! thanks for sharing..

[@OldReddingFarm]

We have a whole video series that goes more in depth about how it was constructed. This one just for funsies. Check out the playlist!

[@jaytrent62]

watching the emotional tablesaw music brought a tear to my eye (probably because it was in the outflow of sawdust)

[@OldReddingFarm]

haha yes proper eye protection is very important for emotional table sawing.

[@janbrown5563]

Great job. You have really fast chickens. 😊

[@OldReddingFarm]

Hah, fast everything!

[@BackroadsArtStudio]

Hey John. Thanks for sharing. Eventually we want to homestead and I really love this idea. Sherry

[@OldReddingFarm]

You can do it!

[@jenniegraymusic]

Amazing job guys! Definitely inspired. You turned castoffs into a beautiful extremely useful addition to your farm. 👏😊❤️

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Janet34Clark]

Hi John, I've just been watching Adler Farms and they has just told us all about your channel, so I'm looking forward to seeing your video's. You now have a subscriber all the way from Nuneaton, Wark's, UK :-)

[@OldReddingFarm]

Wow hello ! How cool ! Thank you for stopping by

[@Janet34Clark]

You are very welcome indeed; I'm going to spend some time today watching your video's 🙂

[@anndriggers6660]

There is no way in hell that I could have worked or can work in that kind of cold! I guess that's why you live there and I live in Texas! Adorable greenhouse and very creative, I absolutely love it!

[@OldReddingFarm]

Hah yah I don't blame you for not wanting to work in this cold, it was hardly ideal!

[@MulberryBranchFarm]

Oh my goodness it’s so pretty! I dare say my husband may hate you after I’ve finished watching this! Add one more thing to the future projects list. You guys did such an awesome job!!! So nice!

[@OldReddingFarm]

Hah I hope he does hate me if that means you get to have one yourself !! A small price to pay :)

[@ltlbnsgarden]

Love it! It is so beautiful and I love that it is made from free materials. Very creative 😊

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you! 😊

[@eba44]

HUGE fan of your 'emotional table saw music'! I may just be able to build a greenhouse after all! (and really. Thanks for the vid. Very cool- and great to up-cycle those windows! Beautiful job ❤️

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you!! And I hope you do build one! if you do tag us in it on Instagram @oldreddingfarm

[@homesteadaquariusviewmaste3630]

Well done! You made something beautiful for just a little bit. "Cue the emotional table saw music" 🤣😂🤣

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you !!

[@GardeningwithBarchuckin]

Great looking green house. I love if you can repurpose something for no cost or for a relatively cheap expense.

[@donnalewis4895]

Just saw your greenhouse build. It was beautiful. Hugs

[@nancyreier1070]

Love the green house and ur Great Danes too.

[@crazedfamilygardens]

Amazingly beautiful!!

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

Awesome job using up cycled materials !!!!! Very well done ! Thanks for sharing

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you !

[@lynngray9750]

Love your greenhouse. Functional AND beautiful! (New subscriber. Your channel was recommended by Rae's Ranch and Rescue). Looking forward to seeing your other videos❣

[@corduroyepps4700]

My guy you have inspired me in 5 minutes.

[@OldReddingFarm]

Hey thanks thats awesome!!

[@revekat2053]

This would look amazing with a plant’s leaves, flowers, or vines paired on the outside.

[@itsbreellis]

It turned out so good!! Ive been wanting to do the same thing, but holding off until we get our forever home!

[@OldReddingFarm]

Oh thank you so much!! If you have the space build one now what a gift it would be for the next owner! And really, who knows what forever is! Don't wait on it! Plus you will learn so much and build an even better one next!

[@JourneyNorthAK]

Greenhouse looks nice all.finished up

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you!!

[@napolitanotile2919]

Great video,,,thanks,,,ON a different note,earrings are different, Seems you could add acoustical fabric on them hollow rings and make it a miniature speaker 🔊 🔊 🎧 system but in the form of earrings ,acoustics would be jamming with minimal THD Total Harmonic Distortion free music and conversations as well as a hearing aid booster phones 🎧 if you will !

[@Teknopottu]

Great project! How did you get the roof panels for free too? They are very expensive atleast here in Finland.

[@ToriJarosh]

big like for the jazzy beats

[@justinnielsen9731]

Did you build frame around old windows first then install or just frame out on structure and use stopper?

[@pang-ngiavang5958]

Can you provide a list of all your supplies? Especially the lumber. Thanks!

[@Bog8686]

How warm does this stay in the winter? If you were to solar panel and LED light it would it work year round?

[@OldReddingFarm]

In CT it is too cold (and dark) to work all winter. We only use for spring seed starting really.

[@midsouthhomestead9180]

Hi from South West TENNESSEE. Just subbed you back! We are planning to replace our windows. Thanks for the video.

[@OldReddingFarm]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ctfs]

The music at around 2:00 had me checking the other open tabs. XD brief moment of panic and confusion. Good one!

[@Joysworld610]

Absolutely Amazing! Love the yellow door. New Subscriber

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you!! That door came that color from the building it came down off of and we love the color!

[@stephenmergner]

You inspired me. I’m going to start today!

[@InTheGardenAgain]

The stained glass is a really nice touch.

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you! That glass came off an old church being demolished down in texas!

[@InTheGardenAgain]

@@OldReddingFarm wow! That’s super special 😊

[@MakingLemonadeFromLemons]

It's gorgeous and I enjoyed watching you get that built!

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@rbthegardennannyllc4219]

Wow -- when you said 5 min. I had to see this. I see it wasn't literally 5 min but a speed version in 5 minutes. Haha. Anyway very talented you are. Thanks for sharing.

[@OldReddingFarm]

Hah yeah can only do it in 5 minutes on about 100,000x speed. Though if you just had 5 minutes you could put an old window on top of an existing raised bed and BOOM window greenhouse ! :)

[@johnhamilton9229]

Nicely done.

[@theoriginalkeepercreek]

Really great video. I have approx. 30 old windows I collected over the past 4 years and plan to do the same exact idea. Also, have eight 8' tempered glass pannels without the frames I am trying to figure into the plan. Any ideas?

[@decemberseiffert6659]

So it looks like you're putting pressure treated 4x4 posts directly in the ground without a sill or foundation? How long in terms of years were you planning to have that project last? Interested to build something that will last 30 years or more... What do you think?

[@OldReddingFarm]

Well so after our town zoning department saw us build this, they contacted us and said that we aren't allowed to sink posts into the ground so we ended up needing to cut the 4x4's off at the ground level and setting it up onto blocks (using car jacks) ... not sure if that will make it more or less stable over the long term.

[@SeahawksBamBamKam]

Amazing, Super Unique it looks awesome

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you

[@purplethumb7887]

Absolutely LOVE this!

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you!!!

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

thanks for showing us how you built the greenhouse, Love it.

[@OldReddingFarm]

You bet!

[@theyack789]

You did a fantastic job. Well done to you. 👍

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@JustMakinDoFarms]

Beautiful, just beautiful !! Thanks for sharing.

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@RoyalAmethystAcres]

I want to build my greenhouse this way, as well ;) I'm collecting windows in order to get this accomplished!! Looks beautiful 😍

[@OldReddingFarm]

Oh thats so awesome!!!! Windows collecting takes a while but its so worth it!!

[@hardnackfarms1736]

I really like the style of your greenhouse its absolutely gorgeous! blessings! Wendy

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@katrinamalone2172]

We are about to start.. About 12 by 14...have been collecting glass for three days and think I there included round and arched windows... What height is yours at waves and centre? And did you use breeze locks at base?

[@brianhh13]

Loved watching this! Just wondering about the corrugated plastic roof: how do you join the panels? Also, aren't there gaps where those panels meet the wood?

[@OldReddingFarm]

Hey there, the panels can overlap on one or more of the corrugations, and they sell foam or wood fillers that you attach to the strapping of the roof to fill the gaps.

[@brianhh13]

@@OldReddingFarm Thanks for your reply! You've inspired me!

[@mcdadventures11]

I LOVE that greenhouse! Especially the colors! Great channel!

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@renzogino28]

Hello, great building technique. How you attached your windows that doesn't have a frame?

[@OldReddingFarm]

There's a whole playlist that explains step by step ! Pretty sure this is the video I start hanging windows : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYOwhn6Obt15aZI

[@silvertonguedaywalker9116]

I adore your Window Greenhouse, i think when we move in a few years we may need some help to build one. x I no nothing about how to build this, a Question for you though, when you put the Doors on, what were they connected to underneath, ie did you treat them all for bad weather, as they look like Wooden windows so they do not Rot x

[@dami2001]

Hi, fantastic greenhouse, do you believe having a table saw for this project to be quite important? I do not have one but would like to build a greenhouse, many thanks!!!

[@OldReddingFarm]

We used the table saw a lot to cut down the pieces of wood that held the windows in place. If you didn't have one you could get square dowels or 2x2s or balusters or something like that to use instead.

[@dami2001]

@@OldReddingFarm thank you very much for your help!

[@doctorr2]

Looks great! I've begun planning a similar project myself! Can you tell me the angle of your roof?

[@OldReddingFarm]

It's either a 4:12 or a 6:12. I've got a whole video on the roof I just forget exactly. Watch here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYa4nYBpadN9rs0

[@AGRICULTUREMAMATA]

Like 82, Beautiful green house. Came across your channel and subscribed. Let's stay connected.

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you, I will

[@Citystead]

This was fun! I watched all the build videos, that's how I found you guys. Pretty cool to see it all happen in one video. One of the best greenhouse builds I've seen on KZbin

[@OldReddingFarm]

Oh thank you! Yah we are hoping this little bite sized video while doesn't teach people all that they need to know to build their own, could at least show them the process a little.

[@arcstarrwelding9871]

Did you use all pressure treated lumber for the whole build? Or just the corner structure beams and Bottom frame pieces?

[@OldReddingFarm]

We only used pressure treated where it would contact soil so four corners and bottoms

[@mkusakify]

Nice work, I'm looking to do similar - now that you have lived with it - what if anything would you do differently?

[@ODriscolls]

Table saws are just emotional creatures. They can't help it!

[@OldReddingFarm]

HAHAH! yessss! It is nice for them to be around people who can understand where they're coming from.

[@thecatwhosawstars]

Wow that’s so cool! I’d love to do this in my garden.

[@OldReddingFarm]

You should! Its not as hard as it might seem!

[@craigmetcalfe1749]

Hey John, Greetings from Down Under in the subtropics. I have been growing my seedlings under the cover of our entertainment area which has light but according to the legginess of my tomato seedlings, not enough. I have been looking for a cheap design and yours looks inspired for four simple reasons. 1. Lots of light. 2. Big Yellow doors (my favorite color). 3. Cheap 4. Some stained glass windows at the front. Cheers!

[@OldReddingFarm]

Super glad you like it! We like those yellow doors too ! but they have been oddly polarizing! hah! Good luck with your build! there is a whole series on the channel with much more in depth build information hopefully it will help!

[@phoenixsky-ye7yx]

How did you secure windows to the boars in between is it screwed . I'm wanting to make my greenhouse to where if I move I can take it with me

[@Skepticaleo]

Did you put the base down on top of the rocks? did you use any cement? Looks great.

[@OldReddingFarm]

The 4*4's were originally sunk into cement and then the town came and said that we couldn't do that so we had to cut the 4*4's off at the case and now it's just sitting on the concrete bases in each of the 4 corners

[@splitarrowfarm]

This is such a great built! We love this idea and want to try it on our homestead

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you!

[@bruceterhorst2894]

Beautiful job!! We loved watching this video

[@OldReddingFarm]

Yay! Thank you!

[@debbievidal9536]

You must have collected all the windows first in order to calculate size if framing?

[@yolandataylor2008]

Hi! Chad and Rae sent me. Looking forward to to watching your channel!

[@homegardening7869]

beautiful share my friend im new subs 💐💐🎑🎑

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thanks and welcome

[@bluenoser1567]

Nice job! Loved the interior color

[@ODriscolls]

I love it. It's so cute. I want one.

[@OldReddingFarm]

Make one ! 10/10

[@charanjeetk5452]

Wondering if the windows keep it warm inside throughout the winter? Thanks!

[@OldReddingFarm]

In our climate (CT) this greenhouse was absolutely not warm enough to grow in over winter unless we wanted to add a heat source. It would warm up nice on warm sunny days and stay warmer than it was outside at night, but a day or two of cold damp overcast would really plummet the temperature.

[@ccsmith1111]

Oh wow!! This is beautiful! I have to do this! Great job

[@OldReddingFarm]

You should! and Thank you !!

[@lesliebranam]

This is going to show how little I know about greenhouses. How do you keep the temp where it should be?

[@OldReddingFarm]

unless you have a heater in there you can't keep it an exact temp. The best you can do is to keep it warmer than it is outside, The sun heats it up and then because its enclosed the temp stays warmer than it is outside at night

[@terrischeper8037]

I am about to start my greenhouse. How do I regulate the temperature! Do I put a small heater in the winter.?

[@OldReddingFarm]

We didn't grow in ours in the coldest part of winter, but yes a heater would probably do it especially to keep it warm at night when there is no sun

[@laurabiggs2409]

another subscriber from Adler family farms as they say welcome and howdy

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you ! Welcome !

[@CityBoyFarmingAndrewSeegars]

So amazing I just love greenhouses I really need to do this myself.

[@OldReddingFarm]

You totally should we love ours ! It takes a while to find this number of free windows so start that part of the process early !

[@CityBoyFarmingAndrewSeegars]

@@OldReddingFarm okay now you motivated me so I will and thanks

[@thisguy916]

building something very similar but in a lean-to fashion off an existing shed. was wondering if you managed to find a cheap source of those polycarbonate roofing panels. they're so expensive that the roof alone eats up a lot of the savings from building with cheap recycled windows.

[@OldReddingFarm]

We just got them from Lowes, I think the price has probably gone way up with the covid crazyness but no I am not sure I have any good tips on cheaper roofing panels... sorry!

[@salom1470]

Brilliant idea❤

[@OldReddingFarm]

Thank you! 😊

[@diyoregonnowtexas9202]

How is the corrugated roof stuff holding up? Do you like it?

[@OldReddingFarm]

Yes it's holding up fine and if definitely use it again

[@diyoregonnowtexas9202]

@@OldReddingFarm Thanks. I'm planning to build one.