DIY Greenhouse | Don't Buy a Kit Until You See This

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Welcome to the official April Wilkerson YouTube channel. I’m April and I’m the creator of Wilker Do’s. I'm not professional or have any training, so I just pick the project I want to tackle and figure it out step by step. On this channel you will find a variety of content like DIY home improvement, How-To’s, construction and more.

[lkbeirute]

I love that April makes everything look so easy. The size of her shop is mind blowing. I love it. Thank you April for giving women everywhere the confidence to get out there and do it.

[bunnywarren]

If you get a 12V solar panel you can pick up fans for it really cheap as PC case fans. Connect a couple to the panel and when the sun comes up the fans can help circulate the air in the greenhouse. Done that here and it really helps avoid hot areas forming, especially near the top given it's built directly on the soil. The fans may only last a year or two but are really cheap but the panel will last for ages and can inside or outside the greenhouse itself. I'd always recommend getting a waterproof one whichever you choose.

[christopherdahle]

It's a neat little greenhouse but be aware of algae growth inside the panels. I changed out the glass on mine for comparable twinwall polycarbonate maybe ten years ago and definitely extended the growing season by so doing. But I learned the hard way that the top edges of the twinwall need to be sealed to prevent water intrusion. Aluminum HVAC tape does this nicely. Similarly a permeable tape needs to be added to the bottom to keep dirt out and let any condensation escape or algae will begin to grow up inside the panels and there's no way to clean it out.

[BearCreekWoodworking]

That’s a great tip to use a kerf cut under the sill to create a dip edge. Thanks April! 😃👍👏

[mikefinley]

❤ FYI ...screws don't have the shear strength nails do. In rough framing construction never use screws, especially if you live within tornado zones or frequent strong storms. I've seen so called framing screws snap under stress, break off at the heads and yet people use them for floor decking, roof sheeting (really crazy) and yes framing. Nice little green house.

[krickette]

I have been collecting vintage windows so that I can build myself a greenhouse. I finally have enough windows but have been trying to find a tutorial for the floor that was easy to follow and understand. Thank you for this! You made the entire thing simple and easy to follow and now I feel like I can finally get started on mine!

[matthmanning]

We built the chicken run at our old farm based on your chicken run. But we didn't have a gabled roof. We need a new chicken house and run here and I may be looking at your stuff again for inspiration. You do a great job explaining. And it doesn't hurt to learn from a super positive, beautiful teacher too. Keeps my focus good.

[TgWags]

It probably isn't an issue in Texas, but up north during extended freezing weather it is very important to allow the panels to drain on the bottom. Condensation will build up inside and freeze which breaks out the sides of the panel. Polycarbonate get very brittle in cold temps which also contribute to the problem. Using something like a strip of J-channel would probably be adequate. I would probably make it so the opening was toward the inside where it would stay thawed and also prevent insects from crawling up the tubes

[dr.w.w.daniels]

Well done April, I’ve been enjoying your videos for years and you are truly inspirational for anyone who may feel intimidated by taking on projects. Based on your videos, I’ve built several different projects . Greenhouse is next. Thanks so much for your detailed information and go get’em attitude. Stay healthy.

[Terry_]

Very nice! I'd love to have a small greenhouse like this and I love the cedar you used to make it pop! I have concerns about it only having the two vents on one end; however, to have more for a cross breeze is just my personal preference. Thanks for sharing this and all the other terrific projects you've made! You're the best, April! Take care!

[madwilliamflint]

That's a LOT of reinforcement. I love it. I might need to give something like this a go.

[petenelson]

My wife wants a green house, I may have to build one of these for her. Thanks for sharing.

[louroberts]

Good morning, April! I had watched the previous video about this greenhouse, but I really enjoyed this one. It's not often I smile after watching a video. You have a knack for making work enjoyable and I love how you leave your mistakes (breaking the drill bit) and laughing about it, in the video. Thanks for another great video! Have an awesome week. God bless.

[RoselinBooksOfficial]

I don't understand half of the words she's saying but I do love watching the greenhouse coming together. Very satisfying to see it become a full building.

[DarknessGirl]

My toxic trait is seeing this video and falling in love with the idea of building a greenhouse, but I'm too poor to even afford the screws🥲

[its_marc]

Thanks that was very interesting, I’d been contemplating building one similar but routing out all the corner posts for sliding in the polycarbonate, your way is much easier. - love the ingenuity of how you pulled it out the shop too 👍

[jackiechang]

YES!!! I have a small yard and have specific and small areas with an easement!! where I would like to place a shed and a greenhouse eventually, but commercially available kits sometimes are a little too big for me. This video is a great guide!

[craiggoodwin]

April, right when I was thinking you were immortal you broke that drill bit! I may have a green house in my near future. I've learned from purchasing your workbench plans that your plans are priceless and certainly worth what you are asking for them. I enjoyed your video as well. Thanks for Sharing!

[barbarahenn-pander]

Really enjoyed this video. 😊 I was curious about snow load tolerance, and humbly suggest rainwater gutter and catchment system. I think you may be surprised how hot it gets in there and may want much more venting(roof panels on hinges?), cross ventilation options, AND a safe electrical option for grow lights and heat mats. I’ll be expecting some cool April Wilkerson gardening podcasts soon. 👍

[ty]

I have to say one of my favorite parts of your videos is your product reviews because while im working at Home Depot im just browsing for things I really don’t need yet. But your videos help me get a better idea of the products we are selling.