How to Build a Garden Tote

I created a box using reclaimed wood from a broken table. I just love using old discarded pieces and to give them new life as a new project.

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On the bottom of the box I stapled a wire mesh gutter guard bought for pennies at a garage sale, this lets all the dirt from the tools go straight through.

I added a handle to the box then painted it with a mixture red and green paint that created a beautiful brown.

When the box was dry I hand painted the word GARDEN onto the side of the tote then distressed the words with sandpaper. You can also use a stencil like this one from Old Sign Stencils! 

A hook on the inside of the handle holds a ball of string and two metal IKEA pails are added to hold garden tools and supplies.

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This tote is perfect for gardeners and I recently found out it is called a garden hod. I'm not sure why it has that name though. 

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Dirt from tools or fresh picked flowers and vegetables will just fall through the screened bottom of the tote leaving the mess outside.

I'm looking forward to a garden full of flowers 
and vegetables this year!

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