DIY 🌴Geodesic Dome Greenhouse🌴....Build for $83.04

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I have been using a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse for several months now to get a jump on the growing season. Only problem is it cost me $2500. Why can't a simple dome be constructed for much less using inexpensive pvc materials and repurposed items? IT CAN BE DONE ON THE CHEAP!
In this video, i show you how to construct a DIY Do It Yourself Geodesic Dome Greenhouse and only spend $83.04. You can use a free trampoline from craigslist or facebook classifieds and then buy less than $85 in materials to build a sturdy, wind tolerant frame. It's a quick and easy build that a novice can handle. Don't forget NEXT WEEK i will release Part 2 where we cover it with plastic and add a door, secure it to the ground and most important, MAKE IT SELF WATERING.
Here's what you need:
1 trampoline (i used a 14' model)
(15) 1" PVC
(3) 1/2" PVC
(3) SCH 40 cross tees
3/8 x 6 carriage bolt w/ 2 washers, lock washer, nut
some pvc glue
odds and ends screws
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[@ronaldroller7176]

FYI : A University tested plastic sheet greenhouses and found that by placing a 55 gallon barrel full of water inside the greenhouse it would absorb heat in the day and release it at night to prevent freezing. You paint the barrel black for more heat absorption.

[@chasethecat3839]

Whoa...great info. Who would have thunk it lol. No seriously, TY

[@enermaxstephens1051]

Metal barrel, or plastic?

[@ronaldroller7176]

@@enermaxstephens1051 I think plastic. Metal is problematic. If you paint the plastic barrels black they absorb solar heat more efficiently. Plastic doesnt rust and are indestructable to everything but fire.

[@tinacatharinaeden2711]

I have a large trashcan filled with water in my greenhouse. Put a little bleach in the water so it does not get algae. :)

[@busraozel7231]

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[@AdventuresWithRavenRowley]

Years ago I made a Yurt for under $700 and thought I could get the cost down a lot more if I used PVC instead of wood. This is a start to a nomadic home that could be completed for *real cheap*. Thanks for this video.

[@pattysherwood7091]

This reminded me of the day I looked at my eight sided PVC pipe kiddie pool, which had just ripped, and wondered what to do with the frame and legs. I took it apart and scattered it on the lawn and moved the pieces around like DNA. It came to me to create a house shaped structure . I had a piece of PVC under my sink just big enough to cut into pieces that fit perfectly as straight connections for the pipes. I had the elbows from the pool for corners. It made a little greenhouse structure. And since I have no talent for this kind of thing, I felt like it was some kind of miracle that I had such a perfect outcome. I think a real geodesic dome would be so fun to make.

[@thomastessin1663]

Great dome. I am starting my own Today. Just acquired a 25' swimming pool frame already disassembled and with hardware for free.

[@King-Ghidora]

What a great idea. If one uses this approach to build an air crete dome, one can eliminate the need for the ballon and air pump needed to inflate the dome. Essentially, one would would build a dome (using your technique) of the desired size, tarp it, spray on the air crete or foam-crete, mesh it, and repeat the process and voila, an air-crete dome home.

[@mandiegarrett1706]

Sounds good, but even better if you can do a video and show us how it's done. Thank you.

[@flowerchild777]

Sounds doable👍

[@lcunningham1776]

Intex Metal pool frame, upside down, too.

[@astonesthrow]

And you could actually use the pipe for your wiring

[@nistent5865]

A whole dome using using a free trampoline and 60bucks of pvc tubes = my new fav channel

[@live.life.simple.]

🙌

[@lisa2stewart]

Yup

[@Beencouraged777]

Thank you so much for taking the time to: record, post and list links to the parts and materials needed👏👍👍😊😇❤️

[@JCC_1975]

Love this. With 2 layers of plastic and a mesh wire layover roofing inside you could grow indeterminate tomatoes year round. I saw the mesh ceiling for tomatoes on a video several years ago for year round tomatoes being grow inside an office building. I love this.

[@lighthousehg]

Wow,This helps us so much. We have been trying to both figure out how to repurpose an old trampoline and create a smaller greenhouse for a space near my chicken house.

[@SweetServantOfGod]

I love your channel already, and I've only been here for 6+ minutes. Very resourceful and straight to the point. Thank you. I'm looking to build one of these domes for my first glamping air b&b business. Can you please do an A-Frame on a budget next?

[@SaMiChi]

Great video, thank for sharing. Just a thought about the center connection with the cross tee alternative. You could use a heat gun to deform the pipe and flatten them, drill a hole and then connect them with a smaller carriage bolt. Similar to the connections on a scaffolding pipe.

[@MichelleLDyer]

Wouldn't the hard pvc couplings make it more stable

[@tobiasessiger615]

That's a very practical idea!

[@KeystoneJul]

Another Good use for Trampolins is to dry your harvest (Tomatos for example). Its easy to clean with a pressure cleaner and the nylon fabric is really strurdy and let a lot of air thru. Good its still plastic and perhaps not the best in respect of endocrine disruptors,... but it's working and you can cover the upside with a mosquito net against flys... We used a Fan to blow and ventilate some more air inside from underneath... If youre not to close to a street and the climate is right; it's working very good! Youre welcome!

[@DarwinStearns]

While technically no longer geodesic, this is still a wonderful DIY dome project. Thanks for posting it!

[@jravak487]

64 people came here to say this.

[@RichardHarlos]

@@jravak487 To be fair, they probably didn't come here to say it. But, upon watching, they realized as much and decided to comment about it. I often wonder why people don't first read comments before leaving a comment, so they don't say the same thing as 63 people before them said :)

[@michaelwest9311]

Self-tapping screws do not require pre- drilling. Just make sure you have no movement between parts when drilling through 2 pieces. Also keep it mind the size of your screw and the hardness or thickness of the metal. SD screws are the bomb when used correctly. I strongly reccomend using a hex head with an adjustable torque driver.

[@Blackavian]

If you can get the grey pvc in a four-inch size, cut off a piece about 3 to 4 inches long and then drill holes in the sides into which you can insert your pvc pipe. Drill small holes in the pvc pipe and use those to attach the pipes to the hub with metal zip ties. Look at Zip Tie Domes for an example.

[@christal2641]

Suggestion Re hub: You could make an interior "ring" with small connectors which have 30° or 45° angles and use those to link Ts to the ribs. I see a lot of places where your outside frame connections are going to wear against the plastic cover. There is a tape you can apply to the connecting parts that prevents such wear. The cover should be 6 mil. plastic. Greenhouse catalogs carry it.

[@SherwoodBotsford]

Shoogoo or silicon caulk on rough bits.

[@kennethemerich5154]

for the top where the pvc crosses, use 12 tees connected in a circle , using a heat gun for the bends y short sections of pic. Connect all upright sections to the pvc tees.

[@kevingooley6189]

It would be possible, if one numbered the risers 1 to 16, to connect 1 to 7 and 2 to 8, 3 to 9 etc. The hoops would cross over away from the centre. Then tie the cross over points with wire leaving a loop to hang climber strings. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@amindnew527]

only 12 tho...

[@kevingooley6189]

@@amindnew527 Ok

[@jamesbarrett5283]

I built this dome and learned that you could make one any size you want by using larger pvc to the make the circle base instead of the trampoline part. I made a top out of two large PVC caps so all the ribs came in at the same height. Would send you a pic if I knew how.

[@live.life.simple.]

Super cool

[@Jerry-ko9pi]

You can use a old round BQ grill for center attachment support. Drill holes around the edge. Pass the pipe through and secure them together. You can drill 2 holes a couple inches from end of pipe and then pass a wire or rope through all hoels and tie together. One would be on outside and othe would be on inside so the BQ grill would stay in place. The 2 holes only need to be 1/2" or so apart. If you could 3D print something or have someone make that instead too.

[@cheryljlindner4905]

Love this, had an idea it was feasible but now i know how it's even within my budget, thank you!

[@ericablenkush5518]

You know, the Mongolians designed really amazing toppers for their dome topped yurts called Toonos. They use a stunningly hand carved wheel pattern from lumber to design toppers that fit all the pieces together perfectly. You cannot order PVC Toonos from Lowes though. The Khazakstan ger provides a simpler way to connect the top ends. IDK, sometimes it's hard to figure out how to make the top of a dome work. The Duomo in Italy took over a hundred years to build, and the architect that planned it died without telling anyone how to finish the top. The architects that built it were all drunk and swinging in the air, not knowing what to do. They had a contest for any of the renaissance artists to find a solution. Only one person, a reject from society could figure it out. I'm impressed that you think for yourself and find creative solutions. Never limit your life's options to receipts from big box stores. Commercial worlds will always fail you in the end. I retired at 35. Then I opened a business again a month ago, and it looks like I get to quit again and runaway to the wild next month, so I am happy to know how simple it is to make a greenhouse dome in an afternoon. -Former Underpaid Disgruntled Lowe's Cashier

[@fainitesbarley2245]

I’ve already got a geodesic dome made from roofing battens and purchased hubs but I’m so impressed with this I’m going to make this too! I have a dead, 12 foot trampoline.

[@newdogatplay]

Use the trampoline bottom part as a floor covering

[@chrisludolph348]

exactly what i was thinking. as well as keeps the ring strutally sound

[@amindnew527]

or throw a few of em on top and stucco / cement / AIR CRETE for insulation if ur going for a shelter, otherwise leave solar south open and grow too.

[@waltk420]

You can use the leg hoops for a row cover pound some rebar into the ground and slide the ends over the rebar cover and plant later you can take the plastic off and put a row cover on to keep the bugs out

[@judiwiegel8181]

Brilliant!

[@liamr6672]

You could have cut a dozen short pieces of pvc in the size you need and equally space them into a star, sandwich between two round pieces of plywood and some screws and you have a big coupler.

[@joeybox0rox649]

I prefer steel. There's plenty of extra material thanks to the trampolines.👍i called it a "12 Legged Octopus." (360 ÷ 12 = 30° cuts.)

[@Jimpainter222]

Thanks so creative. Appreciate the trampoline reuse. Great vid. I can do this.

[@AudieCollinsSoftHeartPC]

Brother Charles has been doing electrical work for well over 40 years, I've done construction for well over 40 years, and you're correct they do not make a four-way Gray, there's an reason based on code, you have to use a junction box, which by the way would make it look very pretty and sturdy. Yes it has four sides, with three stab holes on each side, at least four elbows at 45 degrees will be needed. This would make a great greenhouse indeed.

[@TRINITY-ks6nw]

I retired at 46 I am proud you beat by six Be free man

[@breval1]

Genius! Can't wait to see part 2 of construction!

[@philipcraig6152]

Way to go, just what I wanted. Downloading parts 1 & 2, thanks, enjoy! 👍🏼🙏🏼🌞

[@soulsister5678]

Love this. Thanks for sharing.

[@sandragann3454]

WOW!!!! What a great way to repurpose trampoline frame.! Thank you for posting!!!!

[@trongod2000]

There are 2, 4, 6 gray electric junction boxes. They have threaded holes though and are most common in 3/4" size so you will need to glue slip to 3/4 thread adapters onto the pipes to attach them to the boxes. Hope that gives you an idea. You might get away with 2 six port boxes to make it simple.

[@CraigsOverijse]

A friend of mine built a geodesic structure similar size to this by using plastic plumbing pipe like he showed, but she carefully dipped the ends in a pan of hot oil and them squashed it flat with some pliers, then drilled holes when it had cooled. Would be able to use instead of all the Ts in this as she then attached those in the shape she wanted with nuts and bolts and it worked to make a dome. Maybe try it out.

[@jeffstrong4311]

So in regards to the center peak issue, take a piece of 3/8 plywood and cut a 12-inch disk. Then take a length of PVC that is a 1/4 inch larger than the pipe and cut 6-inch pieces and screw them to the disk so that they match with the ground and then jus glue it up. I would spray the disk with some spray paint to make it more moisture-proof

[@innerverse8971]

That may be too simple/easy for some thinkers here, bad joke-(*Great Idea)✅ Possibly utilize treated plywood and paint, woodglueinto small predrilled holes and theres a nice joint to enjoy

[@kathymatlock2034]

What would you “glue it up” too??

[@sparetimeincanada1725]

Brilliant idea!

[@bpersonnnnnn1]

It seems like all the smart people are retired around 40 years old. I think your build is a great idea that you came up with. Cost is everything. It will pay for itself the first year. I am looking forward to more of your very good ideas. Now for the plastic. I am waiting to watch that one.

[@live.life.simple.]

Thanks for watching! Here is PART 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2i2nJ6tZcyqiKs

[@jamesmumford8451]

Incredible idea ! Love it.

[@kathyjames9250]

Hmmm! I have been thinking about building steep basement window-well covers out of pvc pipe, for our deep snow to easily slide off, and it seems like a narrow half-dome similar to your design might be do-able. Thanks for the ideas!

[@patriciatinkey2677]

1st time seeing you! Subscribed immediately because of your clear audible, really comprehensible directions, & focus on affordability. Hard combo to find! Thanks for this! In zone 10, I don't need a greenhouse, but this would give me some affordable, badly needed, extra storage space!

[@bakerwannabe4435]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@dawngreathouse2840]

This is my first time visiting with you. But already loving your channel. Especially the way you explain things. I’m definitely over 40 lol. But love to live independently. Hoping to have a nice 3 acres in the next 2 years. So definitely love learning new things and easy affordable ways to do them. God Bless you and your family.

[@MrBoudarbala]

Thanks for the tip i have an old trumboline rusting outside now i know what i am gonna do with it👌

[@timebot000]

Thank you so much! I always get free stuff before buying things... now I'll go get a trampoline frame, great idea!!!

[@1DrElectric]

Make your own fitting. Get 12. 1 inch grey couplings primer them make them into circle pour glue over them flip and repeat. Take two metal Coffee can lids for reinforcement puts some bolts thru.

[@davidmaynard84]

So cool 🌱

[@theBrightman]

Look at Zip-tie Geodesic connectors. They're basically 4inch or 6inch pvc pipe rings with holes and the pipes meet in the middle.

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

Just what I was thinkin 👍

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

👍

[@christal2641]

👍💡

[@rylexautumn3766]

You folks are very encouraging and that's one of the reasons I watch these kind of videos. People when they are kind thoughtful and helpful really touch my heart. Thank you all.

[@user-ue2rg9sn8c]

Great thinking! 🌻 Thanks for sharing.

[@zedthehun]

You gave away 3' of vertical wall by not using the trampolines feet. Use it upright and join the hoops to the ring. It would also be stronger.

[@live.life.simple.]

You're right. Good thinking

[@Be2Bless]

I thought he was going to use them for extra support at first as well.

[@fainitesbarley2245]

Jason Hague Yeah! Well spotted. A lot less cutting too.

[@k1lyth]

How would you attach them?

[@zedthehun]

@@k1lyth Tee pipe/tube clamp or chop a plastic t fitting in half across the long side to create two tabs then screw them to the ring.

[@bryanseeds2222]

Thanks for the idea man! I got a few trampoline frames sitting around & I've been looking at greenhouses recently.

[@jackcoleman1632]

For the cross-tee, find someone with a 3D printer, draw-up the six-ported cross T, and print your custom part!!, Also, sell it on e-bay on demand!!!!

[@sydney62ct84]

Genius! Thanks for sharing!!

[@dlwhite6537]

Very nice project. Thank you for posting. Try a circle at the top and join all the poles to T's. Would also allow for vent.

[@blito5349]

You're so clever! Thanks for the inspiration!! 😊

[@kathleenwalters1299]

Totally awesome!

[@brendabolling3424]

Brilliantly executed!

[@kathrynralli4557]

Love everything about it. Awsome.

[@donwells9494]

Just paint your white pvc cross and it will extend its life a lot.

[@secrets2youth]

How does painting a white PVC cross extend its life?

[@tommac8602]

Helps slow the uv deterioration. That's why he is using grey electrical pvc instead of white water pvc.

[@windrider65]

They even make paint that is for that purpose.

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

I didn’t retire at 40, but, did so at 42. Went into military at 18, stuck it out. Many called me lifer, many said they wished they had been with me, especially the ones I met thru basic training, went thru tech school, got assigned to the same bases, worked on the same jobs, all could have retired at the same time. Except one good friend, he was killed in a car accident. Pay heed enlistees, this could be you!

[@grantjohnson235]

Brilliant....just what I was looking for

[@stephanedolaislefort1790]

Very smart! Thanks from France.

[@333daniela333]

Bravissimo, complimenti!

[@debrabray8855]

Brilliant!

[@allenandersen376]

Totally awesome

[@theimperfectpantry5936]

Super helpful and practical.

[@boonphitphanthavong4334]

Very clever! I like it! Thanks for sharing.

[@cyndiharrington1751]

Thank you for the great IDEAS

[@robertgrant1398]

This was AWESOME.

[@JayP-kd5rc]

Wow! Very impressed!

[@frankhoffman3566]

A dome, but not geodesic. They have formulas for any size geodesic dome. Using even thin steel conduit you could have ended up with a much more rigid structure, bolted together at the junction points. I doubt it would have cost $250.

[@fil471]

Yep, not geodesic.

[@fukkawi]

Who are They?

[@frankhoffman3566]

@@fukkawi ...Desert Domes is one. www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html There are others. You go to their geodesic dome calculator, you enter the radius into the box and it will instantly tell you how many struts you will need and what sizes they need to be, center of bolt hole to center of bolt hole at the other end of the strut - so, if you're using steel conduit, you cut the struts maybe 2 inches longer than the measurements and drill the holes the distance apart indicated by the dome calculator.

[@amindnew527]

u could also form up some rebar and pack into Cheaper white / painted sch40 pvc...

[@olensoifer9901]

I also agree: A geodesic dome is specifically constructed from repetitive triangles or other polygons. But, there is some good thought into this project. A couple of thoughts: First of all, the bottom ring can be made from thin-walled 1" steel conduit and couplers that is bent into curves adequate to form into that form the desired diameter ring. A sheet metal shop would not charge much to run the straight lengths of tubing thru their bending equipment...and they would be able to calculate how much of a bend is needed to form the proper diameter circle. Second thought is that I agree that 2 x 6 way connectors would be a better idea at the top center point. With careful measuring, 3 x 4-way connectors could be cut apart with a jig-saw, such that they have 60 degree angles at the join end, and glued back together into 2 x 6-ways connectors. This were the concept of PVC glue is an advantage. Unlike most glued joints, which are weak point, pvc joints are as strong as the things glued together, because the glue literally fuses the joined parts together. However, to avoid all of this "fiddling", it is easy to find 6-way connectors online...specifically designed for actual geodesic dome construction. A quick search online will disclose some expensive ones (@$26), but also will disclose sources of more affordable "Sonostar" connectors for as little as $8.99 on Amazon.

[@cindybryant1674]

Genius idea

[@SustainableCraig]

Well executed design. I may have to try this.

[@boombot934]

Good job. Please continue

[@fionntanmacb]

Fabulous video, clear presentation, very much appreciated. 🙂

[@LMac13716]

Helpful hint, you can shape pvc by filling it up with hot play sand. Stick sand in the oven, seal one end of pipe temporarily, fill with hot sand, shape, let sand cool down, and voila.

[@richardbeaudry7628]

very ingenious !!

[@Lotuslaful]

Great design!

[@acediamond8397]

i like your style way to go,

[@lennymalley745]

Great idea

[@DCJNewsMedia]

Awesome and amazing Ty God-bless you and your family 👪

[@steveshooter9010]

Great Idea!

[@leadlearner6391]

what an awesome simple living greenhouse

[@mycocoaone]

Thank you! I am building this!

[@bryanseeds2222]

This was the video that got me into your channel! Thanks again for the great idea!

[@kathrynrodlun1624]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@josuegabriel9275]

thank u , simple we can do it with family

[@jamescook1364]

Well done love this type of videos.

[@lindamoore4043]

Very creative

[@barbarakloise6790]

Totally awesome idea.

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@deniseforrester4999]

Hahaha everyones an expert,,job well done , love it

[@stephenross4333]

Thanks for the video !

[@ZenithBound]

BRILLANT !!

[@maryannbolen7125]

Excellent, saved your video. Now on the hunt for an old trampoline!

[@BKLevi]

very cool.. thanks.

[@markfroese8738]

Super appreciate your video! Great idea! Thanks

[@henrysmudworks1894]

The hub at the top you could use 5” grey pvc about a 7” or 8” tall piece. Drill your twelve holes in two rows of six each. Holes off set by 60 degrees. Top row off set by 30 degrees.

[@virgilalvarado7187]

I like your trampoline idea its awesome. You inspired me to do a project like it!

[@judya.shroads8245]

A very creative idea for this greenhouse and built it cheaply. Great job. I subscribed.

[@user-tg6bp1yx2w]

Excellent video! For the centre hub I just cut the rim off a child's bicycle wheel (free) and pushed the pvc onto the wheel spokes. Just need to find a wheel with the correct number of spokes ....