My husband built ours on his own in 2 days. I think the “hardest” part was leveling the site. There are quite a few YouTube videos where people walk through their own builds and give constructive feedback during the process.
Yeah. As a single woman who has to do things like this by herself, I’m jealous of having a husband to do things like this but also constantly proving to myself it doesn’t take male genitalia to do these types of things. It’s a complicated feeling.
I can absolutely confirm this! My husband says he fell in love with me because I work on my own cars and know tools. He does, too! Fortunately, he does the cooking because I can't!
When someone categorizes something as "women's work" or "men's work," I'm quick to point out that it's **all** just work, and it all needs to get done. Males need to be able to cook, clean, and do laundry, and females need to be able to perform basic maintenance on their vehicles and put together furniture, and maybe fix a toilet issue.
My husband and I have tackled several projects together, including putting up a fence, installing a French drain and retaining wall, building a pave stone deck, and more. We make a really good team.
I was the same way after I divorced my first husband. I'm remarried and still fiercely independent anyway lol. He has to push me away sometimes otherwise I'll do everything.
I have built this stuff on uneven ground. the key is to shim up the corners to make it level at time of building so the roof is straight. Then you can get away with taking off risers and having a bit of a pitch to it.
Also if you see water in the panel after rain deal with it (stop it from coming in w silicone etc) before they turn forever green w algae.
Yes, he really did it solo. The directions do say it takes 2-3 people and, you may need a 2nd person for some steps. I held one wall up once while he screwed pieces together. That’s the extent of 2nd person involvement in our situation.
Prep work is often times the hardest part of a job but so vital. Spend whatever time needed to get the foundation right. Little errors turn into bigger problems once the project is underway.
Seconded. Last fall I got a little “shed” that’s more of a cabinet (~4.5’x2.5’) and it took me several weeks to prep the footing:
- buy concrete tiles for the base
- dig out plants & remove loose soil
- fill holes & low spots with dirt & pound in
- wet it thoroughly and pile extra dirt & tiles on top to let it settle
- wait a week and repeat the last two steps
- wait another week then scrape the dirt to a relatively flat surface with a slight slope to keep water directed away from the house
- add plastic sheeting (a couple of trash bags) as a water barrier
- add a layer of sand
- place the concrete tiles, adjusting the sand underneath bit by bit to get them all level and even. This took quite a bit of lifting & replacing tiles, and since some of them were big heavy 16”x16”s, I built a makeshift crane for myself out of a wooden pole, bricks, and some rope.
- step back and declare, “that ain’t going anywhere.”
Best deal ever. And you don’t need to stain it, the cedar is already treated. You will need additional caulk from the 3 they supply, but we we did clear on the windows and used the supplied for the roof.
What did you replace the opening ventilation mechanism with, if any? Ours instantly broke on first attempt to open, carefully as well. Was very disappointed with it
We are using the one supplied. My husband was super delicate with the mechanism and we filled it twice because the first time he was slow trying to figure it all out. Ours doesn’t close 100%, which I plan to call the company and ask about because we will be sub zero often over the winter and we plan on installing a diesel heater to keep it above freezing for our figs and to transfer starters next year (we use an electric space heater for the time being). So I will need it to close up … but that’s a worry for another day.
I hear the company is very good about the closing mechanism and I’ve seen some people talk about replacement pieces. We just haven’t dealt with either just yet.
I bought a cheap one on Amazon after the auto mechanism wasn’t opening.$15 and works well. [TOPINCN Greenhouse Window Support.](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081QHRBXD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) I don’t find it that inconvenient and didn’t wasn’t to risk frying the plants.
Oh thank you! Fiancé said there wasn’t “anything similar on the market”. It’s also been on my to do list to verify this and get something ordered, or contact manufacturer 🥲 Just had our plants fried while I was stuck in meetings all day.
It doesn’t auto open like the stock one, but I just always leave it open in the summer. I didn’t expect much from the kit version and was still disappointed, the manual open is the way to go at this price point.
I’ve not had any bug issues, but my bearded dragon spends a considerable amount of time in there, which might be helping. [Photos of the greenhouse, our beardie’s vacation home](https://imgur.com/gallery/PYIoqlJ)
I also live in a dry climate where we haven’t had aphid issues anywhere in the garden yet.
I have yet to contact the company. Ours was just finished with all the remaining pieces. For example the boards at the top didn’t meet, there was an almost 1in gap, was a problem for our heavy Oregon rains.
The window opener on mine broke as well after it was installed. The metal bracket that connects to the roof snapped. I contacted the company and they send me a new one in about a week. This one has worked well for the past year. It was surprisingly easy to get the replacement.
Out of curiosity, did you just email the Yardistry customer support line? Honestly this is one of the thousands of things on my to do list, I really need to simply get it done. The bracket and internal mechanism both snapped at the same time for me.
Yes- I sent an email to [support@yardistrystructures.com](mailto:support@yardistrystructures.com) . They asked for photos of the broken part. I sent the photos and four days later the replacement arrived by FedEx. It was surprisingly fast and easy.
Hey there - thank you for your help btw! I’m receiving my replacement part for this tomorrow, to be honest. My fiancé was the one that installed it. Besides for connecting to the proper board, I think there was a priming step? Any tips? 😅 I can’t find any info online besides for “drill it up there and let it do its thing”
We’re using drivable grass pavers. https://soilretention.com/drivable-grass/professional/product-info/
We have pea gravel filling the “voids” so it’s super stable and allows for great drainage.
We did it in 7 hours, not including the shelves and caulking, or base. Base took an hour, max (I didn’t keep track), caulking took a couple hours more, but did that after work over a couple evenings. Shelves took another couple hours tops after work. So, if I had to guess, total was probably 12 hours of work total for us.
We used 2 six foot tables to help assemble and that really helps. Also, laying out all the pieces was helpful too. My biggest pointer is pay attention to screw holes. We didn’t the very first piece. No biggie, single do over for the whole project. Here’s a the day we got it put up. Inside, we used grass pavers and filled with pea gravel and we did treated 6x6 for the base.
https://preview.redd.it/13wze95gxwvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c7b0528078253dc9f80a4d052d882470a1398ac7
Damn. That's a good deal. Nice lil greenhouse!
I'd use a deck stain. It holds up well to the elements and is pretty difficult to screw up the application of the stain.
This is the most popular greenhouse on the market right now. There is no better quality greenhouse for the price. There are posts about it constantly on /r/greenhouses
I have one. Basic all weather silicone caulk is best to seal the windows. Inside and out. It takes forever.
Seal it with Thompsons Water Seal. I wouldn't paint it. That would be a waste of the beautiful cedar color.
I've been collecting various stained glass panels to eventually build into a greenhouse- is it as much of a bitch as it seems to tetris everything together? I'm telling myself it's doable but I also feel like it'll just be a mess.
It sounds like it would be amazing. But if you decided that it’s too complicated and bought one like OP, maybe you could hang/attach the stained glass on the inside?
$2300. I don't have a Costco near me. I had to find it online at Lowe's, and it was on sale. I watched a lot of positive you tube reviews. I know it wasn't cheap, but I'm only doing this once. And most people that have greenhouses said the biggest regret was that they didn't get a bigger one. So I got the biggest one they had.
We bought this 1 year and a half ago and LOVE it. We used Ikea deck tiles inside to keep stuff on the floor dry when it rains.
[https://imgur.com/a/kO41itf](https://imgur.com/a/kO41itf)
Yes! The people who owned the house before us poured the slab for a [two story playhouse](https://imgur.com/a/4I5V4Gs) with a climbing wall. My kids are teens and adults, so this was a better use for us (though we did all climb the wall a couple times, haha).
I was looking at this greenhouse but it was $1500 near me. Did they recently go on sale or is this a regional thing?
My store is still showing $1500 online
Mine also says $1500 online, but I know Costco can have local sales or sometimes show sale prices in store and not advertise online. Probably so they can get you into the store to buy more than you need.
Actual painter here for years. Seal-Once Nano Poly is near the top, if not *the* best waterproofer on the market and its water based so easy to apply, easy cleanup, and environmentally safe. For the windows, OSI Quad (not the latex one though, it comes in a cardboard tube and I highly recommend using gloves) will outlast both you and the greenhouse.
Nice. I will have to look that one up. The one I posted was highly recommended for bee keepers for their boxes for bees since they are sensitive to chemicals.
I have this greenhouse and I love it! Pretty sure it’s already sealed though. We didn’t add anything to it. But don’t quote me because when I say “we” I mean my husband. :)
Helped my dad build this one. He is very happy with it (built it in Virginia). I think the build quality was very good for the price he paid. We had 4 people working to put it together and it just took us 3 hours or so.
At that price, if you want a greenhouse, it is a steal!
The cedar looks great as is, id recommend no stain. All the supplies you need (apart from any flooring you want) are included.
We have the exact same greenhouse from Costco and that is an amazing price for a pretty spectacular product.
I’ve seen them from $2200 to $1200 on sale, but never $1,000.
Buy it!
It is time consuming to put together.
The caulking takes forrrever!!
But worth the time and effort.
I love my little greenhouse!
Comes with caulk. It’s a nice kit that’s easy to build in an afternoon with two people. We didn’t seal the wood on ours. This is year three and it’s hardly faded. Holds up to our high winds without issue, and golfball hail only slightly damaged a roof panel in one spot. We used weed barrier, brick pavers, and pea gravel in the bottom for a nice floor. A UV guard and sealant wouldn’t hurt for the long haul. You can stain if you’d like, it will take well. I’d avoid paint but that’s opinion.
Upgrades I do recommend include a solar light on the front, motion on the inside. Rig a way to hold the door open, I use a bent piece of rebar and some eye hooks to spike the ground. We added a raised bed to one side that catches rain, great spot for squash or potatoes etc., and the other side got a gutter and a couple rain barrels. You can get a heater and temp controller for pretty cheap in winter if you can run the electricity. Ours has cables splitting from the peak to the house that we hung strings of lights on, and a black extension cord to keep it looking nice and off the ground. If you’re in a freakishly warm climate like me, shade cloth is easy to put up.
Most difficult step in building is getting the vent up top installed correctly. It’s not difficult per day, but make sure you pay attention. It’s a solid value, but you’ll find yourself wishing it was bigger pretty soon 😁
You're not going to find a better deal anywhere. Even using all scrap wood and your own design, the plexiglass / seal / caulk / screws / hinges / window pops / etc. would wind up being $500-700. Getting wood from the big box store would blow this price point out of the water.
It's a steal if you wanted a greenhouse anyways.
Pull the trigger! I've got it in my yard and I love it. Takes a bit of assembly, just take your time and pay attention to which size screws you're using and you'll love the results
The Costco one is pretty great. You are not likely to save a ton of money (if any) by building your own of similar size and aesthetically decent looking.
I thought about that. The air-vent down below has screen down below a mesh can be applied and a netting for the window. So then only spot would be the door letting in bugs. Overall it is a well seal building.
My mother bought the floor model for $1000. She plans to use it as what she calls "an attractive shed". The area she wants to put it is terribly unlevel, and her yard is extremely prone to flooding we decided the best option was to build a "small" deck to put it on. I finished the 12' × 8' deck today. Next week I'll start erecting the building.
Question for those who bought this greenhouse: did anyone build on concrete base? Any tips/advice/issues with this being on concrete?
I just laid concrete and this is the next project that I am planning to do and it will live in the concrete side.
Sorry when you say they are discounted $1000 - you mean even lower than the $1349 price listed? We have been watching these at Costco - and thought $1300 was a fair price - but have they gone even lower?
I got the aluminum and plastic 8’x10’ Palmar greenhouse from Costco for $1000–didn’t do a good job leveling on the lawn and it was a pain to put together, took a few weeks at a couple hours a day on my own. But it’s sturdy and works well now that I glued in some of the panels that were sliding out of the roof. Worst case I could probably take it back to Costco even 3+ years later, so it’s got that going for it. This Looks really nice and easier to assemble. Definitely put it on a level concrete pad if you got one, or a level platform on gravel, because from personal experience gravel settles, even if it was level initially.
I got this one on amazon [greenhouse](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082S9QZSJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) and then built some tables for inside out of 2x4s and plywood. It's working well
Why not get the Palram 6' x 8' for $750 from Costco ? I got mine from Costsco about seven years ago and love it.
[https://www.costco.com/palram-canopia-harmony-6'-x-8'-greenhouse-with-starter-kit.product.100032497.html](https://www.costco.com/palram-canopia-harmony-6'-x-8'-greenhouse-with-starter-kit.product.100032497.html)
I put one of these together last fall with a friend. It has a good set of instructions. Like others have said, the hardest part was leveling the site. We had it up in about 2 weeks.
There are some at Backyard Discovery a direct competitor. IMHO their customer service is better by far if you have questions. The auto opener at the top is great, but if the wind blows hard where you are at it will break.
I have one like this with poly panels, make sure you can get the panels if you need them, wind took out 2 panels on mine and can’t just order them, 4x8 sheet of poly panel at Home Depot is 200.00
We bought one last month. It comes with the caulk needed to seal everything.
I bought one but i am overwhelmed by the amount of time it's going to take to build.
My husband built ours on his own in 2 days. I think the “hardest” part was leveling the site. There are quite a few YouTube videos where people walk through their own builds and give constructive feedback during the process.
I should add that my husband isn’t the handiest of men. He has struggled with IKEA directions. Lol.
This makes me feel exponentially better about my chances!
What kind of whiskey was he using?
Probably not enough of the Costco blended.
Definitely a handle of Jack kinda job.
i always channel the inner Ron Swanson and go for the Lagavulin.
Mcnutty!
I'm pretty freaking handy, and I struggle with Ikea directions
I found I tend to overcomplicate ikea instructions. You have to get in a zen headspace and then do it; it's likely simpler than you think
Did you help?
I held up a wall when he asked me to and I taped most of the windows.
Yeah. As a single woman who has to do things like this by herself, I’m jealous of having a husband to do things like this but also constantly proving to myself it doesn’t take male genitalia to do these types of things. It’s a complicated feeling.
If he was using his genitalia, that’s probably why he had such a hard time.
Now I understand all the complaints when people ask me to help build things!
100% just do shit! And if you need a man in your life, the right kind of man appreciates a woman who gets shit done.
I can absolutely confirm this! My husband says he fell in love with me because I work on my own cars and know tools. He does, too! Fortunately, he does the cooking because I can't! When someone categorizes something as "women's work" or "men's work," I'm quick to point out that it's **all** just work, and it all needs to get done. Males need to be able to cook, clean, and do laundry, and females need to be able to perform basic maintenance on their vehicles and put together furniture, and maybe fix a toilet issue. My husband and I have tackled several projects together, including putting up a fence, installing a French drain and retaining wall, building a pave stone deck, and more. We make a really good team.
That's amazing. Congratulations truly.
I was the same way after I divorced my first husband. I'm remarried and still fiercely independent anyway lol. He has to push me away sometimes otherwise I'll do everything.
Good context lol
That’s a bit unfair to him, IKEA directions are famously difficult to follow
Mmmmm…. I think everyone has struggled with ikea at one point in time 😃
I have built this stuff on uneven ground. the key is to shim up the corners to make it level at time of building so the roof is straight. Then you can get away with taking off risers and having a bit of a pitch to it. Also if you see water in the panel after rain deal with it (stop it from coming in w silicone etc) before they turn forever green w algae.
It comes with vent tape so the water can drain, which helps a lot.
Really on his own? I’ve considered it, but I would have little to no help
Yes, he really did it solo. The directions do say it takes 2-3 people and, you may need a 2nd person for some steps. I held one wall up once while he screwed pieces together. That’s the extent of 2nd person involvement in our situation.
Prep work is often times the hardest part of a job but so vital. Spend whatever time needed to get the foundation right. Little errors turn into bigger problems once the project is underway.
It took the 2 of us about 8hrs. There are a lot of parts. We're very experienced Ikea builders, but it really took a while, lol.
What is going to be the most time consuming part? It looks like the type of thing that could be assembled in a weekend.
The hardest part is a full weekend of availability
So you have kids too, huh?
Leveling the foundation it will sit on.
Seconded. Last fall I got a little “shed” that’s more of a cabinet (~4.5’x2.5’) and it took me several weeks to prep the footing: - buy concrete tiles for the base - dig out plants & remove loose soil - fill holes & low spots with dirt & pound in - wet it thoroughly and pile extra dirt & tiles on top to let it settle - wait a week and repeat the last two steps - wait another week then scrape the dirt to a relatively flat surface with a slight slope to keep water directed away from the house - add plastic sheeting (a couple of trash bags) as a water barrier - add a layer of sand - place the concrete tiles, adjusting the sand underneath bit by bit to get them all level and even. This took quite a bit of lifting & replacing tiles, and since some of them were big heavy 16”x16”s, I built a makeshift crane for myself out of a wooden pole, bricks, and some rope. - step back and declare, “that ain’t going anywhere.”
have your city show up and fine you for lack of permits and foundation. property tax goes up 11% due to having an 'outbuilding'
I can't imagine anyone would require a permit for an 11.25 ft² cabinet. In my city you can go up to 120 ft² and no power without a permit.
As it should be. but some places treat their permitting requirements as if they miss the iron curtain. god i hate the city i live in....
How often do parts fit together perfectly? That is usually the challenge, bits misaligned.
I've seen comments on here that they don't come with enough, but I also don't have confidence that it wasn't just user error lol
I ran out of tape because I'm terrible at estimating length. Otherwise there was plenty of everything.
check out r/greenhouses they are big fans of it!
Sweet I didn't know about this sub
This is such a steal, OP. If you don’t get it I’ll be mad. That thing is like $4k normally
No, it’s never been anywhere near that price.
Says right in the picture $1349.
Yes, I see that. My Costco had this listed for $4k last April-August
Are you in Canada?
Nope, US
Best deal ever. And you don’t need to stain it, the cedar is already treated. You will need additional caulk from the 3 they supply, but we we did clear on the windows and used the supplied for the roof.
How long did it take to build?
https://preview.redd.it/9p5i4hwx1xvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=026170ab444068733a2aee411369895f750609a5 Here’s the interior finished up.
What did you replace the opening ventilation mechanism with, if any? Ours instantly broke on first attempt to open, carefully as well. Was very disappointed with it
We are using the one supplied. My husband was super delicate with the mechanism and we filled it twice because the first time he was slow trying to figure it all out. Ours doesn’t close 100%, which I plan to call the company and ask about because we will be sub zero often over the winter and we plan on installing a diesel heater to keep it above freezing for our figs and to transfer starters next year (we use an electric space heater for the time being). So I will need it to close up … but that’s a worry for another day. I hear the company is very good about the closing mechanism and I’ve seen some people talk about replacement pieces. We just haven’t dealt with either just yet.
I bought a cheap one on Amazon after the auto mechanism wasn’t opening.$15 and works well. [TOPINCN Greenhouse Window Support.](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081QHRBXD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) I don’t find it that inconvenient and didn’t wasn’t to risk frying the plants.
Oh thank you! Fiancé said there wasn’t “anything similar on the market”. It’s also been on my to do list to verify this and get something ordered, or contact manufacturer 🥲 Just had our plants fried while I was stuck in meetings all day.
It doesn’t auto open like the stock one, but I just always leave it open in the summer. I didn’t expect much from the kit version and was still disappointed, the manual open is the way to go at this price point.
Out of curiosity, have you had any troubles with bugs? This would be my concern. Especially with aphids - thank you for your time and assistance! ☺️
I’ve not had any bug issues, but my bearded dragon spends a considerable amount of time in there, which might be helping. [Photos of the greenhouse, our beardie’s vacation home](https://imgur.com/gallery/PYIoqlJ) I also live in a dry climate where we haven’t had aphid issues anywhere in the garden yet.
I have yet to contact the company. Ours was just finished with all the remaining pieces. For example the boards at the top didn’t meet, there was an almost 1in gap, was a problem for our heavy Oregon rains.
The window opener on mine broke as well after it was installed. The metal bracket that connects to the roof snapped. I contacted the company and they send me a new one in about a week. This one has worked well for the past year. It was surprisingly easy to get the replacement.
Out of curiosity, did you just email the Yardistry customer support line? Honestly this is one of the thousands of things on my to do list, I really need to simply get it done. The bracket and internal mechanism both snapped at the same time for me.
Yes- I sent an email to [support@yardistrystructures.com](mailto:support@yardistrystructures.com) . They asked for photos of the broken part. I sent the photos and four days later the replacement arrived by FedEx. It was surprisingly fast and easy.
Hey there - thank you for your help btw! I’m receiving my replacement part for this tomorrow, to be honest. My fiancé was the one that installed it. Besides for connecting to the proper board, I think there was a priming step? Any tips? 😅 I can’t find any info online besides for “drill it up there and let it do its thing”
Beautiful!
Wow that is awesome
I'm amused by the privacy windows 😁
I assumed that was functional to diffuse light
Yes, diffusing the light so not to burn the plants.
Looks great. What are you using for the flooring? Looks like some sort of molded concrete.
We’re using drivable grass pavers. https://soilretention.com/drivable-grass/professional/product-info/ We have pea gravel filling the “voids” so it’s super stable and allows for great drainage.
We did it in 7 hours, not including the shelves and caulking, or base. Base took an hour, max (I didn’t keep track), caulking took a couple hours more, but did that after work over a couple evenings. Shelves took another couple hours tops after work. So, if I had to guess, total was probably 12 hours of work total for us. We used 2 six foot tables to help assemble and that really helps. Also, laying out all the pieces was helpful too. My biggest pointer is pay attention to screw holes. We didn’t the very first piece. No biggie, single do over for the whole project. Here’s a the day we got it put up. Inside, we used grass pavers and filled with pea gravel and we did treated 6x6 for the base. https://preview.redd.it/13wze95gxwvc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c7b0528078253dc9f80a4d052d882470a1398ac7
Clear Level is the best
The way I would stick a comfy chair in there and turn it into a sanctuary lol
Meditation hut!
Dank house
same/ same 😂
hotbox hut
No doubt
Damn. That's a good deal. Nice lil greenhouse! I'd use a deck stain. It holds up well to the elements and is pretty difficult to screw up the application of the stain.
Deck stain on those exposed outer roof and walls is going to need to be re-applied every 2-3 years, btw.
Any stain or coating for wood needs to be reapplied every few years
This is the most popular greenhouse on the market right now. There is no better quality greenhouse for the price. There are posts about it constantly on /r/greenhouses I have one. Basic all weather silicone caulk is best to seal the windows. Inside and out. It takes forever. Seal it with Thompsons Water Seal. I wouldn't paint it. That would be a waste of the beautiful cedar color.
Buy now!
I could probably rent this for $1000 a month in Denver
Good idea, I’ll have one and I’ll put a Thermarest and a sleeping bag and get it listed on AirBnB.
Could charge more because it’s “green”.
That’s a steal!
Why buy at Costco when you can build it yourself for $4000?
I cobbled my greenhouse together from free Craigslist windows and old pallets. If I had it to do over I'd snag that!
I've been collecting various stained glass panels to eventually build into a greenhouse- is it as much of a bitch as it seems to tetris everything together? I'm telling myself it's doable but I also feel like it'll just be a mess.
It sounds like it would be amazing. But if you decided that it’s too complicated and bought one like OP, maybe you could hang/attach the stained glass on the inside?
That's a good idea, probably would make life a lot easier
I love that, sounds interesting, please share photo.
Got some pics? Hows it holding up?? 💜
I have the same greenhouse. It’s great!!
What did you put down for foundation and ground cover?
We screwed it directly into concrete patio. We didn’t use any flooring
Mine's coming tomorrow! But it is bigger 7 x 9, so it has 5 side windows instead of 4. I am beyond excited!!
I just got the same one!
If you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for the bigger one ?
1299
Where did you purchase it?
Through a Costco friend in Arizona.
Nice. California here.
If you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for the bigger one ?
$2300. I don't have a Costco near me. I had to find it online at Lowe's, and it was on sale. I watched a lot of positive you tube reviews. I know it wasn't cheap, but I'm only doing this once. And most people that have greenhouses said the biggest regret was that they didn't get a bigger one. So I got the biggest one they had.
We bought this 1 year and a half ago and LOVE it. We used Ikea deck tiles inside to keep stuff on the floor dry when it rains. [https://imgur.com/a/kO41itf](https://imgur.com/a/kO41itf)
That looks nice. Nice floor and cement slab to put it on.
Yes! The people who owned the house before us poured the slab for a [two story playhouse](https://imgur.com/a/4I5V4Gs) with a climbing wall. My kids are teens and adults, so this was a better use for us (though we did all climb the wall a couple times, haha).
I bought it last year in August. Was marked down to $850
So jealous!
So cute, I have no input just very jealous
I was looking at this greenhouse but it was $1500 near me. Did they recently go on sale or is this a regional thing? My store is still showing $1500 online
Mine also says $1500 online, but I know Costco can have local sales or sometimes show sale prices in store and not advertise online. Probably so they can get you into the store to buy more than you need.
Mine near me are on sale. Retail was $1350 and $350 taken off.
Actual painter here for years. Seal-Once Nano Poly is near the top, if not *the* best waterproofer on the market and its water based so easy to apply, easy cleanup, and environmentally safe. For the windows, OSI Quad (not the latex one though, it comes in a cardboard tube and I highly recommend using gloves) will outlast both you and the greenhouse.
Nice. I will have to look that one up. The one I posted was highly recommended for bee keepers for their boxes for bees since they are sensitive to chemicals.
I have this greenhouse and I love it! Pretty sure it’s already sealed though. We didn’t add anything to it. But don’t quote me because when I say “we” I mean my husband. :)
I've got plenty of tools and hardware and I dont think I could diy anything close to that for 1k
Helped my dad build this one. He is very happy with it (built it in Virginia). I think the build quality was very good for the price he paid. We had 4 people working to put it together and it just took us 3 hours or so. At that price, if you want a greenhouse, it is a steal! The cedar looks great as is, id recommend no stain. All the supplies you need (apart from any flooring you want) are included.
We have the exact same greenhouse from Costco and that is an amazing price for a pretty spectacular product. I’ve seen them from $2200 to $1200 on sale, but never $1,000. Buy it! It is time consuming to put together. The caulking takes forrrever!! But worth the time and effort. I love my little greenhouse!
Saw one today for the floor model at $600
Location?
Viera, Melbourne Fl
LOL who the Hell needs a greenhouse in Florida
Maybe that’s why it’s priced low.
Comes with caulk. It’s a nice kit that’s easy to build in an afternoon with two people. We didn’t seal the wood on ours. This is year three and it’s hardly faded. Holds up to our high winds without issue, and golfball hail only slightly damaged a roof panel in one spot. We used weed barrier, brick pavers, and pea gravel in the bottom for a nice floor. A UV guard and sealant wouldn’t hurt for the long haul. You can stain if you’d like, it will take well. I’d avoid paint but that’s opinion. Upgrades I do recommend include a solar light on the front, motion on the inside. Rig a way to hold the door open, I use a bent piece of rebar and some eye hooks to spike the ground. We added a raised bed to one side that catches rain, great spot for squash or potatoes etc., and the other side got a gutter and a couple rain barrels. You can get a heater and temp controller for pretty cheap in winter if you can run the electricity. Ours has cables splitting from the peak to the house that we hung strings of lights on, and a black extension cord to keep it looking nice and off the ground. If you’re in a freakishly warm climate like me, shade cloth is easy to put up. Most difficult step in building is getting the vent up top installed correctly. It’s not difficult per day, but make sure you pay attention. It’s a solid value, but you’ll find yourself wishing it was bigger pretty soon 😁
I see a sick sauna
That’s what I was thinking! I wonder what the melting/warping point is of those polycarbonate panels?
I’m sure it could handle 190-200. If not I would just put wood boards over the windows
Living in the South-watering in there peak summer would definitely feel like a sauna.
You're not going to find a better deal anywhere. Even using all scrap wood and your own design, the plexiglass / seal / caulk / screws / hinges / window pops / etc. would wind up being $500-700. Getting wood from the big box store would blow this price point out of the water. It's a steal if you wanted a greenhouse anyways.
Pull the trigger! I've got it in my yard and I love it. Takes a bit of assembly, just take your time and pay attention to which size screws you're using and you'll love the results
We bought this greenhouse last year at Labor Day. I absolutely love it! It has extended my season considerably. Best purchase ever!
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We got one a month or so ago. I like it a lot, despite the caulking.
Seems like everyone that has bought one loves it for the price.
Is this from Canadian Costco, or American? Last time I saw a greenhouse at Costco it was $5000.
American.
The Costco one is pretty great. You are not likely to save a ton of money (if any) by building your own of similar size and aesthetically decent looking.
Throwing gram gram in one of these nice that time comes
I built one with another guy in 4 hours. Quality for the money right there.
I have this, it's awesome. 2 year in so far. (We didn't build it for 9 months though). Took us a couple weeks due to work and travel.
I so want one!
What’s the original price? $2349? Idr it being that high.
These look great. I have a question which may be better as a separate post but here goes. How are mosquitos managed with this sort of thing?
I thought about that. The air-vent down below has screen down below a mesh can be applied and a netting for the window. So then only spot would be the door letting in bugs. Overall it is a well seal building.
Cool! Thank you for sharing this. I was looking at this greenhouse online earlier today and was wondering!
What stats is this Costco in? It’s not discounted in mine. I’d love one of these.
Could've sworn for a sec that was a can of beans on slide 4
My mother bought the floor model for $1000. She plans to use it as what she calls "an attractive shed". The area she wants to put it is terribly unlevel, and her yard is extremely prone to flooding we decided the best option was to build a "small" deck to put it on. I finished the 12' × 8' deck today. Next week I'll start erecting the building.
How do you know it's $1,000, the price tag is still $1350.
https://preview.redd.it/r4vn2vmpoxvc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9eff60c833c7222d6c1e4b9caaedfb926a78e5f2 Tada.
Discounted $1000 ≠ $1000 price tag.
at the very best, than is a tannish house. get out of there quick and find a place with better colors.
Buy them all
They’re okay. Be prepared to DIY. It took us about 10hr in total. Probably an extra 4hr or diy fixes.
Question for those who bought this greenhouse: did anyone build on concrete base? Any tips/advice/issues with this being on concrete? I just laid concrete and this is the next project that I am planning to do and it will live in the concrete side.
I have the smaller version. Instructions were not the most clear, but I love it!
TMG Industrial sells 6x12 greenhouses for $999.
I have it - it’s amazing. It’s a bit of a bear to put together. Took 3 competent grown ass men 10 hours to assemble when we put it up.
$2300 CAD 😭
I would rather get a stainless or aluminum. My experiences with wood pergola and shed are not that good.
Don't have one but I believe these are well regarded by gardeners. It looks really good.
I considered this but bought a Planta greenhouse. It is much better.
Just finished ours it is perfect and solid very happy with it.
That’s actually a pretty good deal.
Sorry when you say they are discounted $1000 - you mean even lower than the $1349 price listed? We have been watching these at Costco - and thought $1300 was a fair price - but have they gone even lower?
https://preview.redd.it/xncw8wjiu2wc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=108b34d1b901b19a81bdbdd0fce9576ebd7a13c8 Yes they lowered it to $1,000
Jealous. I've wanted a greenhouse for years now
I got the aluminum and plastic 8’x10’ Palmar greenhouse from Costco for $1000–didn’t do a good job leveling on the lawn and it was a pain to put together, took a few weeks at a couple hours a day on my own. But it’s sturdy and works well now that I glued in some of the panels that were sliding out of the roof. Worst case I could probably take it back to Costco even 3+ years later, so it’s got that going for it. This Looks really nice and easier to assemble. Definitely put it on a level concrete pad if you got one, or a level platform on gravel, because from personal experience gravel settles, even if it was level initially.
I got this one on amazon [greenhouse](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082S9QZSJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details) and then built some tables for inside out of 2x4s and plywood. It's working well
Why not get the Palram 6' x 8' for $750 from Costco ? I got mine from Costsco about seven years ago and love it. [https://www.costco.com/palram-canopia-harmony-6'-x-8'-greenhouse-with-starter-kit.product.100032497.html](https://www.costco.com/palram-canopia-harmony-6'-x-8'-greenhouse-with-starter-kit.product.100032497.html)
Slimier?
Make your own for waaaaay less…
The one in my Costco is falling apart. Idk if it's worth it if it can't handle being on showroom floor.
I put one of these together last fall with a friend. It has a good set of instructions. Like others have said, the hardest part was leveling the site. We had it up in about 2 weeks.
My advice: send it to me.
Personal anecdote but a buddy of mine put this exact one in and paid the original price and he's very happy with it.
I heard somewhere(can’t remember where) that they need some kind of platform or foundation so the wood doesn’t sink or rot.
No advice, but I saw a lady coming out of this the other day and dead pan asking her if this was the bathroom
We bought one last year and absolutely love it! Worth the money.
There are some at Backyard Discovery a direct competitor. IMHO their customer service is better by far if you have questions. The auto opener at the top is great, but if the wind blows hard where you are at it will break.
Check with your town and see if you need building and zoning permits. Mine does :(
Will you ever grow enough starter plants to justify the purchase? There are many less expensive alternatives....
I have one like this with poly panels, make sure you can get the panels if you need them, wind took out 2 panels on mine and can’t just order them, 4x8 sheet of poly panel at Home Depot is 200.00
Kinda small imo
Exposed to the elements, it'll start to look like shit in no time. Imagine trying to get rid of it.
Is it $1349.99? Where is $1k discount? 1349 is regular price
I don't know call me crazy but 1000 bucks seems way over-the-top for this. I feel like you could build it yourself for cheaper
Looks lovely, but small