https://stream.echo6.co/videos/watch/a0fe11b4-54bb-4020-9c3f-06f8f7596360 Filled with a bunch of umbrellas, this stand keeps the entryway clutter-free. Concrete is one of the ultimate outdoor materials, but it can look cold. To soften the aesthetics of this umbrella stand, we formed it using distressed wood, then added a greenish-blue color to make it really pop in an entryway. (See below for shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Could you do better? It's your turn to make use of any scraps you've got lying around, supplemented, of course, by one or three trips to the home center, to build a project of your own. We're calling it the #DIYDARE. Check out this project and get inspired, then snap a photo and send it along to us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. (HASH)Tag, you're it. Steps for How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand: Distress the Plywood., Spray the Parts., Build the Form., Glue the Form to the Base., Pack in the Concrete., Let it Cure., Add a Dye., Shopping List for How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand: 1/2-inch plywood, furring strips, 1/2-inch wood screws, cooking spray, ShapeCrete, plastic bag, concrete dye, Tools List for How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand: tape measure, pencil, circular saw, drill/driver, wire brush wheel, hot-glue gun and glue, paintbrush, About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC. 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 Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr For more on This Old House and Ask This Old House, visit us at: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseWebsite How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand | #DIYDare | This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:58:27 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/a0fe11b4-54bb-4020-9c3f-06f8f7596360 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.