Some great ideas you mentioned here. We are getting a greenhouse soon and will need to reinforce to battle the 70-80mph gusts we in the UK get through the winter months. Congrats on your greenhouse and thank you for your ideas. Great video.

Mike, I am 71 and was previously a Custom Home Builder on the Central Coast of California, and this kit should have been a snap for me, but the instructions were very difficult to follow, to say the least. I was happy to find your video, it cleared up everything so Thank You. I see you used the clips, but when I tried them out they seemed to warp the panels, so instead I pre-drilled holes and used 1/2" to 3/4" sheet metal screws, with neoprene washers, approx. 18" on center, on the roof, wall, and door panels. Made it super rigid, and far better than those clips they supply. Also I built it on a concrete slab, and because I noticed how short it was, and I am 5'11", I laid 4 treated 2"x12"s like this [] so that the door and roof would be 12" higher, it's great now that it's done, I never hit my head walking in and out. When I went back to Harbor Freight to get the automatic opener for the roof panel, they looked at me like I was insane, so it appears you got the last one.

Thanks for mentioning Blake Kirby because I immediately went to his site to see how easy this would be (as a 72 y/o woman) to put this together if I buy the kit this week. Enjoy yours as I will mine!

thank you so much for this video. the instructions for this project were not very good so we turned to KZfaq and we watched the video the hole way through building the greenhouse. thank you again.

Congratulations on the new greenhouse! Thanks for the mention :) I love that my build video helps so many people get these little greenhouses put up. Good luck with your garden and homestead!

Thank You Blake for taking the time to do the video. I bought one for my wife. I put down Oak Railroad ties and filled the center with Pea Gravel. I am going to use 2 by 6 To mount on the ties and it is level. I appreciate you tips on reinforcing the panels for wind.

I am so happy to have found you guys on youtube. Hubby bought me the 6x8 size. Now we get to put it together. Here in the south west i have a very short growing season before it gets hot (110+). And in the fall it's short before it gets too cold. I'm hoping the greenhouse will give me one continous longer growing season over the winter to grow the things i would like. Thanks again for putting these tutorials out.

+raekmike I just bought this greenhouse. I will start setting it up tomorrow morning. Thanks for the tips. Best wishes from Texas.

thanks for making this video. I found the tips for holding the panels in place especially helpful.

Thanks for share this video and other tips

Haven't purchased this greenhouse yet, but with this video and the referenced video I feel confident with moving forward. Thanks!

Old video, but thanks for posting this. I am planning on getting one myself and these tips were really great!

Very interesting!!! Thank you so much for the video!!

We combined two of these. I love it

Wifey just got me this for Christmas! Saw people recommended your vid! 🙏

fantastic job !

Nice Job on the build. I agree with all of the mods you did. I think for what it is it should last long enough. I think you will help save some frustrated irate HF greenhouse buyers in the future. Everyone appreciates a good share like yours.

Pretty much did away with the instructions and just watched your video. Thanks so much for your help. It would have been returned out of frustration.

Je possède une serre semblable au Québec. Je la possède depuis 25 ans! Je n’ai rien modifié au niveau de la structure comme telle. Mais oui, les panneaux ont jaunis donc, nous les avons changés en utilisant les attaches de métal et beaucoup de silicone! Elle est bien ancrée et n’a jamais souffert du vent et de la neige. Le seul hic c’est la porte coulissante. J’ai changé 3 fois la quincaillerie. Peut-être que ma porte est trop basse et que la glace et la neige n’aident en rien. La quincaillerie pour la partie coulissante est quand même dispendieuse. Bon jardinage, c’est un réel plaisir d’utiliser une petite serre. C’est le bonheur!

I'm a new subscriber from Sand Hollow Homestead in Idaho. I was wondering how the green house was doing after 4 years of wind and rain? I just bought a used 10 x 12 to disassemble and reassemble. Wish me luck! I will modify the green house to help it out because we can get 50 mph winds here on the hill. Thanks for sharing!

I just built the frame on mine... my base was off over 1/2" . . . and the doors is rough to open, but I think I can adjust it to make it glide easier!

You have great teaching skills.

Tip for purchasers: If you're buying "4X4 treated lumber" for the base, per the instructions, you'll have to adjust the dimensions in the instructions accordingly. The instructions show that the 4X4s are 4 inches on a side. This is the nominal dimension, but the actual measurement is 3.5 inches, so you'll need to add an inch for each of the "inside" 4X4s.

I want one of these but I'm concerned about the heat. I'm in So Cal it was 106 yesterday how hot would it get in there and what's the most efficient way to keep it cool?

Before I start to assemble, what is the exact size of the base measurements. Inside dimensions and outside for 4 x 4 lumber base. Thanks

I have a similar greenhouse. You need to fill those gaps with caulking. Use the door and window type that will flex. Recommend to also use greenhouse tape to reinforce the panels. That vent will especially need to be reinforced.

HI :-D I am new to your channel today, , , liked and subscribed. I stumbled onto your channel as a result of it being suggested by YT. I stayed and listened to the whole video because I really liked the way you went into detail. Then I heard you mention *Daddy Kirbs* and I had just subbed to his channel as couple days ago, as a result of Melanie from *Road To The Farm* and Esther Emery from *Fouch-O-Matic*. I have been looking for a greenhouse that was inexpensive and easy to build, since I am in my *elder years*. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. :-D

I got two of Harbor House Green houses. the 6 .3 x 6 foot. Normally cost $99.00 They was on sale for two for the price of one.. I put them both dmy house and fence. use one for green house use the other one to for the lawnmower and other farm equipment. The bigger ones was just too expensive

Thank you for the video- helped us to see it. Did you ever cover your floor with anything? (Wondering if weeds come up) We are now figuring out what to do with the floor

After three years, how's it holding up? My panels have become brittle and cracked. Had two blow out when they cracked in half. I'm thinking of using the polycarbonate sheet panels over the top of the frame. Will need to add to the frame to support the new panels. Should be cheaper than buying replace panels that are uv rated.

The clips would not stay on and were ineffective. I used 3/4 quarter round plastic trim cut into 3 " pieces to secure the panels.

Question about the roof panels screwing them over the rim...mine has holes, so I tucked it inside, Were the clips enough to hold the panels? Some of mine have blown off so far.

I got sent the wrong door frame for my Eden greenhouse. I was frozen the past couple of days. They sending me correct size for Friday. So I'm hoping it doesn't rain. Lost my old one last year in the storms.

Where did you find pier blocks at? No one in my area seems to know what I am talking about when I describe them with the metal brackets attached.

I really wish our soi here looked like yours. It looks nice and loamy while mine is nice and clay like!

how warm does this stay in the winter? im from Seattle

Now that you've had the greenhouse for a while do you still recommend it?

Could you explain a little more about the shelving? Where did it come from?

Forget the horrible instructions. I used your video and Blake Kirby's to install my Greenhouse this weekend. It came out perfect. Nice improvement suggestions also.

Good video. You'll have it filled in no time. :-)

How is this unit handling the snow?

Congrats on the 6x8. I had that one until I got the 10x12. I can’t wait to see what you do for the floors.

What should the dimensions of the foundation be? I’m going to start building the foundation and it would be nice to know.

u happy with the sturture or would u go for a differnt brand or model?

what r u using for tables now?

How long is base screw with washer did you use?

Was the clear silicon sealant a great idea or not?

Great!

I'm curious why your roof panels come down so far? I just assembled this over the weekend and the slip right in perfectly into the lip at the crown and the gutters.

Do u guys get snow down there is this good greenhouse for snow bound area

How well is your greenhouse holding up?

When you put the roofing screws through the panels and aluminum frame did you pre-drill before setting it up or after (what size are those roofing screws you used)? I just bought this same greenhouse on harbor freights sidewalk sale weekend. I am also in the PNW in southwest Washington. Think i will do the peer blocks too as it will give me a bit more height and we don't have great drainage like you (lots of clay). Thanks for the great video and for referencing Blake Kirby's. How's yours holding up? We get pretty windy here to.

So I don't have to go through that same issue with the foundation, what is the correct outside dimension for the wood frame so the lip hangs over just right?

Where did you get that auto vent opener? You have a link to one now a days?

Which auto vent opener did you purchase?

Can't believe how easy your door slides! I have to practically lift mine to move it. How did you get it to work so well?

Thanks! What is the source for the shelves shown in the video?

noticed the lumber for the base has small slits in it, what kind of lumber is this, thanks looks good

haven't seen blocks with bracket molded into it, where did you buy them,thanks

...just check the entire inventory of the box before you leave the store... we are on our second one with many parts missing...oh sure they'll send 'em to you, if you can wait 6 to 8 weeks in gardening season.!..

weather what? Can you send to me what is cover the greenhouse

Question is the quality worth the overall price?

Omg I paid a guy to put mine up and he said never again I have a ten x 12 it survived Irma

What would be wrong if I build a greenhouse under a balcony?

does it stay warm in the winter

This was great, thanks. I would like to see the door assembled. I have everything assembled except the door. The instructions make no sense.

Probably my last year now. it did a great job for the price but now it's time to move on.....

what size washer did you use?

Looks good, considering it was made in China! Of course we are all familiar with that, but if only they could translate and make the instructions readable (been there).

how did you secure the concrete pears to the 4x4s I don't see the anchors coming up thru the 4x4s

1 week of after work hell. 😂

No kidding! If it weren't for you youtuber dudes, I would never have gotten this together.

hey if you have any problems you may want to google EARTH ANCHORS ! they have a way to hold the project down pretty effective and way less labor intensive. also all your gaps may do better with automotive double face tape found at autobody paint stores. also will help seal . one last thing is for the automatic door flap you may want to install a spring for the return to shut tight . how has it been holding up ?

I started a Facebook page called: " Harbor Freight Green House sharing group". It's new so need some members to get us going.

I don`t think it is stil standing, they can`t stand storm

Did I hear you right? When securing the upper panels, you pre-drilled the holes (before) putting in the SELF-TAPPING screws!!!!!! Good tip, however, but I thought that part was rather redundant and not necessary. Otherwise, thanks for your video.

I was expecting to see the actual building of the GH .

Thx for the vid. Hhhhate the way you talk.