BUILD A PAINT BOX
MATERIALS: 1”x 8” cedar or pine, or 1’- 2’ length 2” x 2” cedar or pine, 2” galvanized wood screws, sand paper, paint or stain
BARBARA’S WAY TOOLS: 12’ or 16’ tape measure, 4.8v rechargeable cordless screwdriver, gloves
OTHER TOOLS: handsaw (or circular saw); pencil, goggles and paint brush, 2 – 8’ lengths
STEP ONE:
Using your tape measure and hand saw, measure and cut 3 pieces 3 feet long and 2 pieces 9” long of the 1”x 8” wood. Then measure and cut 3 pieces 8” long of the 2”x 2” wood. Sand all edges of your wood to remove sharp edges and splinters.
STEP TWO:
Lay one 3 foot piece on a flat surface and attach one side piece to the edge. This is done by using your cordless screwdriver and pre-screwing a hole smaller than the diameter of your screws. The holes should be every 6”. Use your drill to screw the wood together. Repeat step for other side.
STEP THREE:
Pre-screw the 2 9” pieces on all four corners and attach to the ends of the 3’ pieces making sure the edges all line up.
STEP FOUR:
Attach the 3 2”x 2” pieces to the bottom of the plant box. Place one on each end and one in the center with 3 screws for each.
STEP FIVE:
Screw ¼” or ½” holes randomly in the bottom of the plant box for water drainage.
STEP SIX:
Paint or stain to your desired finish and you are ready for planting.
And you did it yourself Barbara’s Way!
