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IKEA Hyllis shelving mini greenhouse hack

LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
edited March 2021 in Tools and techniques
Instead of fitting top shelf, fix 2 60cm battens. Then fit Hyllis clear plastic covers. This makes a very cheap and sturdy mini greenhouse.


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  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    How sturdy are they? £7 seems like a good price for galvanised shelving for the greenhouse.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    They're pretty good. They're just screwed together but as long as you don't sit on them - the metal is a bit pliable - they'd be fine.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • pitter-patterpitter-patter Posts: 2,429
    That looks good. Won’t the metal get too hot in full sun?
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    I doubt it. They'll be cleared away by June anyway I hope!
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Great idea and I've been looking for shelving for my polytunnel but it only comes in a 4 shelf height here, with or without plastic cover
    https://www.ikea.com/fr/fr/p/hyllis-etagere-avec-housse-transparent-s99291745/ 

    Might be a bit high so tape measure out tomorrow.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I use chrome bathroom shelving in my porch. It's narrow enough but gives a little height
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    But I want seed tray width shelving.
    Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    If only but I haven't the space😕
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • delskidelski Posts: 274
    wild edges said:
    ...£7 seems like...
    Thanks for sharing @Loxley. I've deffo got space for this.
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    edited March 2021
    £7 for the shelving unit, £2 for the cover, or £9 for both  ;)

    They do say it can be used as a greenhouse, but the top shelf blocks the light from above.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
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