I traced around the lighting fixture with a sharpie to see what I needed to cut out.

With a wire cutter I chopped through & then it was just attaching the light fixture.

I love the shadow that is cast through the trash can.

Nothing better than turning trash into treasure!

The playhouse is going to be one of my projects this summer, and I can't wait to make it an amazing little spot for the girls to play. I'm seeking out any other brilliant ideas to make this spot fantastic. If you've got a sudden brainstorm, please leave it in the comments! Thanks a bunch!

I first start using them to keep the squirrels and birds from dining in my veggie beds. Not only did they work but the fine mesh screen kept the moths out too! From there I realized I could also use them as vine supports, and to support winter covers over my raised beds (I grow veggies throughout the year). Lots of uses from one item!

Many crops are self-pollinating and can remain covered (lettuces, legumes, spinach...) but for those that benefit from insect pollination, just remove the covers once the plants are well-established.

There's a complete material list and instructions on my blog. You can make them without any power tools and it's simple to do. And better yet, the squirrels won't thank you! http://www.empressofdirt.net/most-useful-gar...