Easy DIY Raised Garden Bed

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Need some ideas for how to add some fun to the walls in your home? Here are the wall mural ideas from my recent garage makeover!

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MATERIALS NEEDED

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Easy DIY Raised Garden Bed

Need some ideas for how to add some fun to the walls in your home? Here are the wall mural ideas from my recent garage makeover!

MATERIALS NEEDED

– (12) 8′ cedar 1×4 boards – (4) 8′ cedar 2×4 boards – 1 roll of 2′ wide chicken wire – 1 roll of landscaping fabric – Kreg Jig -- Pocket hole screws – Drill – Staple Gun + Staples – Stain or paint

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Make cuts + pocket holes

Make cuts + pocket holes

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Build short sides

Build short sides

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Build long sides

Build long sides

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Add supports

Add supports

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Build bottom

Build bottom

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add lining

add lining

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get planting

get planting

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