Mailbox Garden Tool Storage - Weekend Yard Work Series
22 June
It never fails... I'll be working in
my yard in the area farthest away from where my garden tools
are stored and I'll need a certain tool... so I trudge all the way back to
where my tools are located, pick out the one I need, make my way back to
where I was working and realize I need a different tool now :o/
So, I decided I needed my small garden
tools that I use a lot in a more central location to avoid all this unneeded
frustration... and exercise!
Here is how I made my mailbox garden
tool storage:
Supplies:
· Old mailbox
· 4" x 4" post
· Concrete
· Scrap of 2" x 4"
· Scrap of 3/4" plywood
· Screws
Step 1) Cut the 4" x 4"
post to the height you want your mailbox to be (add about 1 ft. for the
portion that you will concrete into the ground).
Step 2) Dig a hole for your post and
mix up enough concrete to fill the hole once the post is in it. Pour the
concrete around the post and then check to make sure it is level in all
directions.
Step 3) Cut your scrap of 3/4"
plywood to fit the bottom measurement of the mailbox. This will create a little
platform for the mailbox to rest on. Make sure it fits just inside the indented
area on the bottom of the mailbox.
Step 4) Cut a the scrap of
plywood to fit under the front of the mailbox. It will be secured to the
4" x 4" and to the wood platform. You will need to use a miter saw to
get the angles right so it attaches securely.
Step 5) Attached all the pieces
together.
· First screw the platform to the top of the 4" x 4"
with a couple of screws.
· Next screw the 2" x 4" into place (through the top
of the platform and then through the 2" x 4" into the
4" x 4")
· Finally secure the mailbox to the plywood by screwing
into the wood platform from the outside edges of the mailbox. There should be
pre-drilled holes.
Step 6) Put your tools inside.
I picked out the small garden tools I use the most along with some gloves!
So now I can just open the mailbox and grab what I need
without having to go back and forth!
It's also another little detail in my yard that makes me
smile :o)
I just loved the little flap on the front of this mailbox, I have never seen one like that before!
And as always, my little helpers, Pongo and Roxanne were right by my side!
Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 22 June
Tag:
DIY & Crafts
Sweet and practical is a great combo:) Pinning so I can make one too!
ReplyDeleteI have seen this idea before and thought it was genius! I love your vintage mailbox with the flap though as it has character! Cute and convenient...:) You have been one busy lady this summer! It sure has paid off too...your yard looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Vicky
that is absolutely ADORABLE and such a great idea.... I also would love one of those mail boxes for my home since they are so nostagic
ReplyDeleteTania, I love this clever idea! My backyard needs one of these and it's now been added to my Summer To Do List. Thanks for the awesome idea :) Pinned
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it Marie! I trust you'll do a post about yours when you get to it!! ;o)
ReplyDeleteTania