How to Build a Trash Can Cover {EASILY From 1x4s and 2x4s!}

[@natashaatkins9850]

Thank you soo much . I built three together and it one of the most fancy storage ever..... it look amazing.

[@bennierheeder7015]

Glad your channel is growing. Functional project again that’s attainable for most people.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! Slowly growing, but happy to share what I can 😄

[@DMAG-3200]

😲 what no boots!! lol just kidding. Good call on the stain. Looks very nice and clean. Awesome job once again Shara.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

It’s too hot for rain boots now 😂 they’ll be back this fall 😎

[@giselly0077]

I love this! I’m going to modify it to add my recycling bin and a small deck as the base with drainage as we have some water issues in the yard. Thank you for sharing 😃

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That is an excellent idea to add a base!

[@monkey23gorilla]

I luv the design and the music in the background...lol

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@BeckyBlanton]

We don't have wind issues, but boy, do we have raccoons, dogs, and wild animals. Even had a small bear a few years ago. This is really clean and classic looking. I like it! We'd have to secure it to a base because the animals easily push it over, but easy to do! Thanks for another great project!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!! That’s crazy! I guess you live in the mountains? Maybe this could help with that...it would be pretty easy to add a base to secure it to the ground better

[@abelinkin]

I started building this yesterday. I might make it 2 wide or make or put a frame in middle section so I can put both our recycling and trash cans. Both are about the same size and animals also are a problem (racoons have gotten into my trash and occasionally the recycling when someone put food stuff not fully cleaned out of said recyclables). So this would put an extra layer of deterrent for those critters. My current build was an ugly box frame that I would have to lift the trash can and recycling bin out of and when full, they are very heavy to get out of the 2' tall box. I like this design. Thanks for posting it!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Awesome! That’s a great idea to make it double for recycling too!

[@abelinkin]

I did see one comment about using cheap fencing pieces for the slats and might do that. I was going to do cedar but $130 worth of wood vs $85 for the 1x4 pin from Lowes. I may go with the fencing and save the pine for indoor projects. Just needs to be sanded a bit as the commenter said.

[@andyhujian]

Perfect. Simple and beautiful. I'm going to copy it.

[@johnkelley9877]

The cover looks good and I like the stain and paint colors you chose. I have a fence around our air conditioner and I coat it every 2 years with an outdoor stain and it has not rotted yet so if you coat the cover it should last a long time.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That’s good to know. I’ll definitely check ever so often if it looks like it needs a recoat. Hopefully we aren’t here for a full two years and it won’t matter haha. But, you never know.

[@timdyer7692]

Nice project! I like that you stained the top and sides.

[@nickhuffman9426]

Great job ! And good job on the commentary! I luv videos that give details with no fluff 👍

[@chrismoore9997]

The waste management company here provides the trash bin and it is a monster size one, still I have thought about building something like this and I appreciate the motivation your video gives me to stop waiting and start building. I like the idea of using cedar fence pickets for the slats because they should last really a long time. They come super rough (where I am) but a few trips through a thickness planer would smooth them down pretty nicely and I have some left over from a previous project.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I LOVE cedar. That would work great for this. It comes really rough here, too but like you said...a few trips through the planer would make them really nice. Happy building!

[@aliciareaves3193]

Love this, I am going to build one to house our portable generator outside in between uses.

[@Solarneutrinostar]

I need to build a small shed for my garden tool. Love it. Thanks Shara you are the best. BTW I can’t believe how much wood cost has gone crazy expensive. 😩😬🤦🏻‍♂️

[@WoodshopDiaries]

This would work great for that 👍 and lumber prices are a little high, but not nearly as bad as they were two years ago!

[@BeckyBlanton]

Yeah! Wood prices are insane! I thought it was just here!

[@Solarneutrinostar]

Becky Blanton I am in California and they add wood tax. Only state that dumb enough to do that. Really gotten to hate this place.

[@kanento]

Thanks for the idea building something like it today

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Awesome! Happy building!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Nicely done Shara, it turned out great! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@joseluisdiaz3066]

Muy bonito y necesario, gracias por la maravillosa idea, saludos desde Argentina

[@ThePlantUtopia]

Great idea. I need to build one that will fit the trash can and recycle bin. I live in the city and the raccoons like to get into the trash and make a mess if we don’t put a bunch of bricks on the lid.

[@FranksDIY]

Nice job. I have the same kind of thing but a bit bigger. Built it like a half shed against our house and it holds the blue , green and garbage containers.

[@fernandabrian6123]

Loved it. This is so functional. Wish I had this.

[@rochdamohmmed1079]

Great job, well done

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@jimmcnett]

Very Nice. What a coicidence. I am about to start my own garbage can house. :) Yours looks awesome.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much! Happy building!

[@kennymysak2079]

Great idea by using regular lumber you can always add treatment to the bottom of it setting on the ground but a good coat of primer and paint it will last a few years. Keep up the great videos

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you! Our living situation is temporary so a few years should hopefully be plenty for us haha. But, that’s a good idea to add treated boards to the bottom if needed 👍

[@cloa9431]

Good job 👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you 👍

[@roderickwhite7994]

Cool idea! I may have to borrow it

[@WoodshopDiaries]

So handy for so many things! Trash can, garden tools, pool accessories.

[@Raytenecks]

I think that stain was the right choice. It's a beautiful project!

[@bg73]

When you install your slats, you should put 2 screws on either end of at least one of the slats per side to stop any racking. With all the slats having only 1 screw on each end it can still rack...

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Honestly if the trash can won’t blow out of it, I don’t care too much 😅😅

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Yes, that’s a good but. But, Honestly if the trash can won’t blow out of it, I don’t care too much 😅😅

[@SergioTrujillo11]

Love this! I am going to try this doing a double wide for our trash and recycle. Question: do we need to sand or is paint/stain + sealant OK? THNX!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I would cover all the wood with an outdoor paint and/or clear coat. 👍

[@crestonsimpson1370]

I like how it turned out. The only suggestion I would give is to reinforce or support the back more. I noticed that when you open and close the door it moves some. You can also correct this by securing the back to the side of your house but I can understand why you would not want to do this. Regardless it turned out nice.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks so much!

[@Miked1332]

I'm here because my HOA is one of those crazy ones and i wanted to make something like this to keep our cans outside of the garage. Well, they said I can't have something like this even if it's painted to match the house colors. Ridiculous. Really cool plan though. Just wish I could do it.

[@balzacq]

A couple of years ago I built a woodshed. When I asked the guy at the lumber yard if I needed cedar, he said as long as I primed and painted every nook and cranny I could build it out of regular 2x4s and it would probably last for twenty years.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’ve heard that as well 👍 so far so good

[@jackjonson2696]

Just saw your video, your a cool diyer

[@yaronk1069]

Thanks for the idea, I would add a hing and use an ammo box latch!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

That’s a cool idea!

[@jharmonator]

Thanks so much for this video. I’m going to make three of these with hinged lids for our trash, recycling and yard waste. (yes, I live in CA and they give us a bin for everything! 😂) Question, on the cut list (pg 3) it says the side panel front pieces are 1 1/2” X 3 1/2” X 46 1/2” with one end mitered 7 degrees. Yet, on the diagram on pg 4, it shows this front side piece as 46” rather than 46 1/2”. So my question is do I cut it to 46 1/2” and then miter the end 7 degrees? Or do I cut it 46” and miter the end 7 degrees? Thanks in advance!

[@Luke2901]

Nice 👍🏽

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thank you!

[@kever678]

Add hinges (we have them by default here) and make the “roof” moveable with a gas spring and you’re golden.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You’re welcome to give that a go! We find the using front door much more user friendly here 👍

[@blackweed3078]

👍👍👍

[@skyaurora2112]

I want to try this but I am very unexperienced with building and do not have the "fancy" tools. Can you make this with just a hand saw and a drill?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You definitely could. They’re all simple cuts and you can skip using a pocket hole jig and just use screws driven at an angle or long screws through the boards instead.

[@skyaurora2112]

@@WoodshopDiaries thank you so much!!!

[@TheBeerbelly007]

I like that Shara, but where's the " boots " ? ha

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Too hot for rain boots now 😂 I’ll bring them back out this fall 😎😎😅

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Any recommendations if I was to try and make this out of pallet or skids?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Not in particular. You could build it similarly depending on how thick your material is.

[@neilbrown3902]

Door should have been hinged on the other side so it would be easier to roll the can out to the curb for pick up. Other wise a real nice build

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I think I can manage a quick 90 degree pivot once a week to walk it down my 300 ft driveway. Just one more step of many before it gets to its destination

[@abelinkin]

Question should I use Thompson’s water seal or 1x4 or wipe on poly or both. Almost done.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

You can use whatever finish you prefer as long as it’s rated for exterior use 👍

[@abelinkin]

@@WoodshopDiaries i almost have it done. Need to buy cut another 1x4 for sides and one more for front.I resized the plans a bit to my trash can but made it too snug. It would fit but barely so I had to move the 3/4" 1x4's from inside to outside. They look better on inside imho. I could plane them down a bit to give me the 1/2" of extra space for it to roll in and move them back in. I saw the dog-eared picket fence pieces are like $1.82 each at home depot which might be a bit cheaper than the 1x4" pine and more resistance to water. I put Thompsons water seal on all the slats as its not cedar or pressure treated. Some of my 2x4s are as they were leftovers I found under my deck. Might extend to twice as wide or make a 2nd one. But I need a rolling recycle bin with more capacity. Since COVID-19, we have been generating almost 2 trash cans worth of recyclables but only 1 of trash a week. Here are pics of it (if links works). I may put some darker stain. I like the look of yours. My pine looks too pale. Could be the variety or the stain. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ig5zgovm80nuPufvfmVwRPV6h7QBdWhn?usp=sharing

[@ATTIBUTT]

In my opinion if top cover is also openable it would make it user friendly it’s not a negative comment

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I agree it might be cool to make the top as a lid. We personally wouldn’t use it in our situation, but I could see where some people might. It would be a super easy modification 👍

[@luisangulo3450]

I agree could alwasy use hydrolic hinge to help keep open $20 a pair on amazon.

[@espjason]

Where does the recycling go or does all your trash go in one can

[@WoodshopDiaries]

All our trash goes in one can.

[@tarabennett44]

Can you relink the plans for this? I’m having trouble finding them

[@WoodshopDiaries]

They’re linked in this video’s description 👍😊

[@jfoley5]

How did you know the angle was 7 degrees ?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I decided for it to be seven degrees and cut my pieces based on that 👍

[@GustavoSellsOC]

How did you secure it too the house?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

It stands alone. It’s not attached to the house.

[@GustavoSellsOC]

Shara Woodshop Diaries actually I think that is probably better for what I want to do. Thanks!

[@d.a.tsun5104]

I have a problem figuring out the length of lumber to cut when there's an angle and distance between the tall and short boards - don't want to waste lumber, since it's now 3x the price from last Nov!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

The plans for this detail the measurements you need 👍 they’re in the description 😄

[@d.a.tsun5104]

@@WoodshopDiaries Thank you, but my project measurements are not the same as yours. Also, I don't actually plan to make this for the same purpose as yours. Let's say I use 7 degree angle, but the width of whatever I build is greater than the one on your plan, by the time I get to the front piece, the height of that front may be too short. That's what I always have problem with, figuring out the proper measurement so I don't waste the lumber. Plus, one mitre cut on a straight piece of board yields 2 ends of the same angle so technically I should be able to cut once and get 2 vertical boards with the same angle. If the width of my side panel is different than yours, using the same 7 degree angle, the heights of the vertical boards, esp. the front one, will be different. Or, the angle will have to be modified. That seems to be the issue facing others too who left comments on your blog.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I’m not 100% understanding what you’re saying, but my suggestion is to start at the front so you get the correct height, then cut the bottom piece to get you the correct width. Then use a large square or a straight board (just make sure it’s square to the bottom board) and lay them out on your work table. Then you can kind of measure and mark where you need things to go instead of doing the math to get there. You can cut the back Board the height you need and lay a board across the front end back and mark the angles and lengths that way.

[@JA-gf6zl]

Is it still nice today?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Still doing great. After a full summer of sun, it needs another coat of poly on the top and sides, but otherwise, still doing great!

[@TankGunner84]

I can’t put my finger on where her accent is from, it seems like it kind of have a southern/eastern sound sometimes but not others so I’m beat. Anyone know?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I have an about me page here: www.woodshopdiaries.com/about-3/

[@TankGunner84]

Shara Woodshop Diaries that’s cool we live in the same state. If you ever want any old barn lumber (mostly old growth oak) lmk and we can work something out. I’m turning an old tobacco barn into a house. I really like your idea with a garage though, I kinda wish I would’ve thought of that lol.

[@ReaperXC]

Where’s your recycling bin and Green waste bin?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

I don’t have one 👍 our small town does trash only...there is no recycling.

[@kerplunk38880]

Now, instead of the trash can ending up in the neighbor's yard, there will be a trash can and a trash can cover :).

[@WoodshopDiaries]

In the three years we had it, that never happened :) Troll along.

[@kerplunk38880]

Wow. Someone is sensitive

[@WoodshopDiaries]

If sensitive = tired of useless complaints with no personal experience to complain from, then 🎯

[@kerplunk38880]

@@WoodshopDiaries Nice assumption. If it was my channel I’d have made a constructive response saying mine has never blown away but it might be a good idea to stake it down. But you do you.

[@2Peachcobler]

It's cute but I wouldn't want to have to pull the trash can out of its shed every time I need to put trash in it.

[@j.laforge3751]

Love your videos.... But this one is really blurry.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Thanks! But it doesn’t look blurry from my end. Maybe it was just buffering on your device?

[@dainalr]

I see it clearly

[@felliesweetie]

Are you self taught?

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Yes 👍

[@irvinwittmeier5208]

!;-)

[@stephanie1265]

This video is garbage. Get it? Ha ha

[@WoodshopDiaries]

😂😂 thank...you...?? 😂😂

[@casey936]

You forgot the recycling bin. Surely you recycle yes? Who in the United States of America has a garbage bin without a recycling bin? I am so confused right now. Why would I need plans to build a cover for one bin???. No one has just one bin. I live alone and I have both a garbage bin and the recycling bin. Why wouldn’t you have a recycling bin unless you didn’t care about the fate of your children and the future of this planet? Perplexed.

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Wow...I’m so sorry this seemed to have struck such a nerve. First of all, you can make two to solve your dilemma of needing two. 👍 Second, no I don’t have a recycling bin. I live in a small town. We don’t have a recycling center. But I appreciate you assuming I just hate everyone and everything because I don’t have the option to recycle my plastics 🙃

[@mtsmts3864]

I can see why she lives alone..

[@paconn55]

Some people have to TAKE their recycling to a recycling center....especially if you live in a small town or in a rural area.