Greenhouse out of old doors

From materials and products to clever, everyday practical information, read on to learn more about green home living.

A blog about cottage living in the Historic North End of Boise, Idaho.

Building a new greenhouse can be an expensive task, but upcycling a greenhouse from salvaged windows makes for a less expensive and more eco-friendly project.

I got the idea for this greenhouse from another blog I found. I used old shower doors for the glass, and the window came from a friend for free. If you look around you can find lots of free or chea…

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 | 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 on Instagram: "If this kind of a space is your dream too, start collecting old doors and windows now. When you start looking, you’ll be amazed what family, friends and neighbours have to give away. We sourced all of our windows and doors, as well as the interior furniture, for free! We completed our greenhouse / garden house last year and it has served as a multi functional space that gives us such deep pleasure and joy! Don’t give up on your…

Building my first greenhouse from reclaimed doors. The customers decided to go with a shingled roof instead of glass or PVC to help retain heat in the winter. We will insulate the floor as well. Ho…

Last night I visited my talented friend Holli from Hollyhocks&Hydrangreas & almost died from landscaping beauty. Her home is not the only beautiful thing, but all of the foliage surrounding her home is just stunning. The thought & care she puts into each plant & tree surrounding her home is a gift. There is one thing I have started to become passionate about lately it's plants. I've always loved house plants, but landscaping & gardening has peaked my interest lately & her landscaping was so…

Imagine having a window onto spring all winter long: that’s the promise of a lean-to greenhouse, just four feet wide and sited alongside an exterior