https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/13e5ff2b-e29b-471b-a9cc-dad48ec61d86 This Old House senior technical editor Mark Powers shows how to use cellular PVC trim stock to build a weather-resistant outdoor planter. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Whether big or small, used in pairs or on their own, planter boxes are a cheery way to flank an entry, break up an expansive patio, or simply add a splash of color to a small yard. This roomy rectangular version gives you plenty of space for your favorite bloomers, and, knowing that large planters are tough to store during the off-season, This Old House senior technical editor Mark Powers opted to build it from cellular PVC. "The material is easy to cut, it holds up well in heat and cold, and it won't rot when exposed to soil and water,' he says. Beadboard detailing and a bright coat of paint add extra charm during those inevitable April showers, too. Learn how he turned trim and beadboard pieces into an eye-catching landscape accent. Cost: About $150 for a weather- and pest-proof 4-foot-long planter Time: 6 hours over three days Skill level: Moderate. You must make a jig to build it, but cuts and assembly are simple. Tools: Miter saw Drill Drill/driver Clamps Tack cloth Natural Bristle Brush Materials: AZEK [https://azekco.com/] cellular PVC trim and beadboard Paint: Custom color by C2 Paint [https://c2paint.com/] Steps Cut PVC for the Sides and Bottom Form Side Frames and Make a Jig Glue Side Frames Mark the Placement of the Beadboard Install the First Piece of Beadboard Install the Rest of the Beadboard Assemble the sides: Make and Attach the Ledges Join the Sides Together Add the Bottom Boards Cut and Glue Down the PVC Cap Finish Installing the Cap Fill Fastener Holes Sand and Paint Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/pages/streaming-app Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG http://bit.ly/AskTOHIG For more on This Old House and Ask This Old House, visit us at: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseWebsite How to Build a Weather-Resistant Planter | This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:18:12 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://stream.echo6.co https://stream.echo6.co/client/assets/images/icons/icon-512x512.png https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/13e5ff2b-e29b-471b-a9cc-dad48ec61d86 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://stream.echo6.co/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.