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Greenhouse foundation - Deeper dive into how to use the j-bolts to secure your foundation: 1 - Close up of a J-bolt and the bolt & washer. 2 - Setting the J-bolt in the concrete block showing about how much of the threads should be above the sill plate so it can be bolted down. 3 - J-bolt ready to have concrete added to the hole. After adding the concrete make sure the hook is fairly straight (vertical) before the concrete sets. 4 - The sill plate is bolted down. Greenhouse Windows, Hobby Greenhouse, Backyard Greenhouse, Greenhouse Plans, Single Pane Windows, Polycarbonate Roof Panels, Citrus Plant, Repurposed Windows, Old Windows

Greenhouse Windows

Hobby Greenhouse

Backyard Greenhouse

Greenhouse Plans

Single Pane Windows

Polycarbonate Roof Panels

Repurposed Windows

Greenhouse foundation - Deeper dive into how to use the j-bolts to secure your foundation: 1 - Close up of a J-bolt and the bolt & washer. 2 - Setting the J-bolt in the concrete block showing about how much of the threads should be above the sill plate so it can be bolted down. 3 - J-bolt ready to have concrete added to the hole. After adding the concrete make sure the hook is fairly straight (vertical) before the concrete sets. 4 - The sill plate is bolted down.

Joan's potting table made from an old pallet. Also note the black-colored water jugs under the table which help maintain some interior heat in the greenhouse in the winter. Backyard Sheds

Joan's potting table made from an old pallet. Also note the black-colored water jugs under the table which help maintain some interior heat in the greenhouse in the winter.

Doing end joists on greenhouse roof last since they need to be flush with outer wall. Roof Framing

Doing end joists on greenhouse roof last since they need to be flush with outer wall.

An old window fan is set to come on automatically at the same temperature that the automated window openers open the windows. This helps ensure adequate airflow and humidity levels inside the greenhouse on warm days. Window Fan

An old window fan is set to come on automatically at the same temperature that the automated window openers open the windows. This helps ensure adequate airflow and humidity levels inside the greenhouse on warm days.

We should stress that framing can be tedious when using old windows because every window size is likely to be different. Window Sizes

We should stress that framing can be tedious when using old windows because every window size is likely to be different.

Greenhouse foundation - Make sure your height is level on your foundation. This is even more important than squaring your walls!

Greenhouse foundation - Make sure your height is level on your foundation. This is even more important than squaring your walls!

Don’t have a truck? Don't let that stop you! Rent a u-haul for the day to pick up all the extra materials & supplies you need.

Don’t have a truck? Don't let that stop you! Rent a u-haul for the day to pick up all the extra materials & supplies you need.

Final greenhouse painting done! Old Window Greenhouse, Diy Greenhouse Plans, Lean To Greenhouse, Outdoor Greenhouse, Greenhouse Gardening, Diy Small Greenhouse, Greenhouse Shed Combo, Pallet Greenhouse

Old Window Greenhouse

Diy Greenhouse Plans

Lean To Greenhouse

Outdoor Greenhouse

Greenhouse Gardening

Diy Small Greenhouse

Greenhouse Shed Combo

Pallet Greenhouse

Final greenhouse painting done!

From ideation to design to construction. A closer look at some of Joan & Tony's greenhouse plans on graph paper. Summer Backyard, Backyard Ideas

Summer Backyard

From ideation to design to construction. A closer look at some of Joan & Tony's greenhouse plans on graph paper.

The greenhouse is also home to a terrarium created inside an old fish tank.

The greenhouse is also home to a terrarium created inside an old fish tank.

Final touches on the greenhouse framing. The door is actually the very last thing to be framed and installed. Greenhouse Attached To House, Greenhouse Addition

Greenhouse Attached To House

Greenhouse Addition

Final touches on the greenhouse framing. The door is actually the very last thing to be framed and installed.

Here you can better see the closure strips on top of the roof frame which keeps the polycarbonate roof panels snug.

Here you can better see the closure strips on top of the roof frame which keeps the polycarbonate roof panels snug.

Greenhouse foundation - Begin building the foundation for your greenhouse making sure to square your corners. Hanging a string helps! Garden Sheds

Greenhouse foundation - Begin building the foundation for your greenhouse making sure to square your corners. Hanging a string helps!

Fill in gaps between old windows on DIY greenhouse. Garden Ideas

Fill in gaps between old windows on DIY greenhouse.

Start of polycarbonate roof panel installation on the greenhouse. Don’t do this on a windy day! Also, having a partner to help here is highly recommended.

Start of polycarbonate roof panel installation on the greenhouse. Don’t do this on a windy day! Also, having a partner to help here is highly recommended.

Greenhouse foundation - Here you can see the outline of the foundation progressing. You can use a brick or large block to compact the ground below the foundation. Garden Shed Greenhouse Ideas, Greenhouse Farming, Backyard Vegetable Gardens, Outdoor Sheds

Garden Shed Greenhouse Ideas

Greenhouse Farming

Backyard Vegetable Gardens

Greenhouse foundation - Here you can see the outline of the foundation progressing. You can use a brick or large block to compact the ground below the foundation.

More greenhouse windows going up... Water Trough

More greenhouse windows going up...

Just a friendly reminder to keep your tools clean throughout the buildout!

Just a friendly reminder to keep your tools clean throughout the buildout!

Greenhouse framing - Wall framing begins. The blue tool is a post level, which is very helpful! Brace your corner posts as you go.

Greenhouse framing - Wall framing begins. The blue tool is a post level, which is very helpful! Brace your corner posts as you go.

It's essential that your greenhouse have windows that open/vent on warm sunny days.

It's essential that your greenhouse have windows that open/vent on warm sunny days.

Greenhouse door installed. This door was the other half of the French door shown in the early pictures. French door used on greenhouse construction. Window Greenhouse, Sunroom Diy, Greenhouse Construction, Polycarbonate Greenhouse, Wooden Greenhouses

Window Greenhouse

Greenhouse Construction

Polycarbonate Greenhouse

Wooden Greenhouses

Greenhouse door installed. This door was the other half of the French door shown in the early pictures. French door used on greenhouse construction.

Connect vertical beams to start framing the roof of the greenhouse. Crusty Bread

Connect vertical beams to start framing the roof of the greenhouse.

A look up at the roof of the greenhouse in the fall/winter. It does take some work to keep fallen leaves off the polycarbonate panels and to keep the panels clean in order to allow maximum sunlight/UV in.

A look up at the roof of the greenhouse in the fall/winter. It does take some work to keep fallen leaves off the polycarbonate panels and to keep the panels clean in order to allow maximum sunlight/UV in.

There's no single right way to do a greenhouse floor. This is a porous floor installation, so water can spill and run right down between the blocks into the sand below.

There's no single right way to do a greenhouse floor. This is a porous floor installation, so water can spill and run right down between the blocks into the sand below.