How to Build a Cold Frame
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Supplies You Will Need
1. 5/4x6 decking by Cambia. Get at least three 8-foot boards.
2. salvaged window sash 3. pavers Get enough to set beneath each side of the frame.
4. construction adhesive
5. 1⅝-inch deck screws6. 2½-inch deck screws
7. brass sash pull
8. 4-inch galvanized strap hinges Get two to attach the window to the frame.
9. 4-inch removable-pin hinges Get one for the inside of each corner to make the frame collapsible.
10. ½-inch dowel Get at least 6 feet to make venting poles of various lengths. -
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Tools You Will Need
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miter saw
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jigsaw
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drill/driver
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straightedge
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clamps
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caulk gun
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garden rake
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garden spade
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In this video, TOH Senior Technical Editor, Mark Powers uses rot-resistant planks and a salvaged window to build a protective box that extends the growing season.
- 10 Hours
- About $75
Difficulty: Moderate Cutting the angles on the sides requires planning and finesse, but attaching the framed-glass lid is fairly simple.
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