How to Build a Simple & Inexpensive Cold Frame to Extend the Growing Season
Step by Step Instructions:
0:45 Materials: storm window, 2 by 12 for back and side panels, 2 by 8 for front panel, sixteen 3″ deck screws, two roofing nails
1:14 Cut front & back panels to 3/4″ to 1″ wider than storm window
2:15 Cut 2 by 12 side panels to length
2:34 Length of side panel = window length + 1″ – 3″
3:46 Cut 2 by 12 side panels from width of 2 by 12 back panel to width of 2 by 8 front panel (the cut side will be the bottom of the cold frame)
4:46 Drill pilot holes with countersink bit (5 on each side of back panel and 3 on each side of front panel)
5:31 Connect panels with sixteen 3″ deck screws (5 on each side of back panel and 3 on each side of front panel)
6:28 Drive 2 roofing nails near front edge of front panel to hold storm window in place
6:57 Place storm window on frame
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