To help solve attaching your top grow light you can purchase neodymium magnets. Attach a few to the underside of the grow light and another to the top outside of the cabinet. These magnets are really strong and will hold the light to the cabinet. I use them in my cabinet. They will even hold the light to the glass shelves.
Hi Erica. I do not have a cabinet with humility. I do have the ikea shelves in my living room, along with another ikea shelf that it is similar but only half the size. Our humidity runs about 45 to 50% during this time of year. The summer tends to be pretty humid in my state during the summer. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. I would have never gotten my shelf’s had it not been for your videos. Take care.
I used weather stripping around the doors on mine and holds the humidity in nicely. Also I used a fountain instead of a humidifier. I love your wire shelving.
So far since starting the plant collecting hobby I've stuck to having plants acclimate to my home so don't own a greenhouse cabinet myself atm though as I'm becoming a bit of a plant veteran I am starting to feel like I'm ready to take this hobby to the next level and invest in one. I have loads of Ikea billy cases which wouldn't survive being retrofitted for high humidity so I need to get rid of some of them for space but you've definitely helped given me some DIY inspiration with those Amazon shelves and the hole drilling. Looking forward to seeing your cabinet fill up with plants!
Magnets Magnets Magnets. Simple and durable. It also allows you to move things around if you need. Also adding shelves attached with magnets works well too. 😊
I’m planning a Rudsta greenhouse build for my growing Alocasia collection. Binging all the videos and Instagram posts lately and your video came at a great time. Looking forward to the updates!
How fun! I keep my frydek in my shelf, it grows so much faster in there. & no spider mites!!! Alocasias are soo so pretty your greenhouse is gonna look fantastic 🐘
I have a 4x6 greenhouse in my basement. It has one of those reflective covers because there is no natural light down there. All grow lights. I am intrigued by your warm toned grow lights though, I might need to try those upstairs.
If you’re still trying to keep the light in place I wanted to suggest silicone. It’s very strong and semi-permanent (unless you use a ton, then it’s permanent!). You could use just a few dots of the stuff made for windows/aquariums. Or you could use Sugru. In either case the light would need to be held in place while the silicone cures for about 2days.
I have 2 Detolf that each have 3 grow lights. Only 1 has a small diffuser that has a timer. They work BRILLIANTLY for my needs! :) And my Alocasia Poly LOVES her personal diffuser!
You might be able to use heavy duty magnets to atcah the top light . There are hook magnets on Amazon. I wouldn't trust command strips in there since the humidity might weaken the glue.
Congrats on your new cabinet!!!! 💚🌿🌱🪴 Few things I learned while setting my Milsbo up: Velcro command strips (12lb) from Amazon for mounting the lights. Works like a charm.....absolutely no issues 😉 You can use the clear Command cord clips to wrangle all the cords. A fountain is also an option to create humidity.
Very nice shelf and great video. I had an idea of how you could have your light in the top without tape. You know those screw in hooks you can get? you could drill 4 small pilot holes and use 4 get some chain and hang the light from that, no moisture damaging the tape glue with that, I hope this helps you, maybe your dad could assist you with that. I would like to get a green house for some of my trees in the future as it is a fascinating idea and I could see some of my smaller bonsai all the time. Your set up looks wonderful, if you ever want to have your cords neat try some cable ties they may help with tucking the cord away so the don't snag on plants and damage them. Have a good one.
I’ve been going crazy w my drill, so I’ll see if I can try it that way! That would be super awesome if you got a green house for your trees!! It would be super magical ✨
I would totally have an Ikea greenhouse if I had the space. I like the idea of having one in my basement for propogation so I can sell rooted cuttings locally. I wish I could fit one in my room, though.
Is the top of the cabinet made out of wood? If it is, then for the top light how about using two little screw in hooks to screw into the top and then hang the light from the hooks with the little rings like are on the other lights? Little brass screw in hooks are very cheap.
U just reminded me how hard it is to drill through metal. But it’s kind of thin so I could do it. I’m going to try this if magnets don’t work bc I love those lil clips, they’re so handy
genuine question - is it safe having an electric fan like that on while exposed to water from the humidifier? I'm so eager to start a grow cabinet of my own, but that thought keeps me from going for it! thank you for the pointers :)
I haven’t had any problems at all, but I’m not electrician so it could potentially be dangerous? I think it’s fine tho. If it worries you, you can get a fan that creates mist at the same time & just use the fan function. Not sure if that’s efficient or if it would actually work, but I know they exist haha
I’ve been wanting one of these cases for the longest but I live like 3 hours from the nearest ikea and their delivery is ridiculous 😭 *cries while running away*
You don’t really need all the bells and whistle‘s. I have the RUDSTA cabinet. I didn’t have to put all that stuff in it. I have nothing no lights no humidifier no fans nothing inside of mine just my plants and in each corner of the two top shelves I have old small candle jars filled with water that’s how I get humidity inside the cabinet and my plants are going nuts with new growth. Also it right by a south west facing window.
South west is the best window ever!! I’m so jealous! I don’t have any natural light so sadly I need the grow lights 🥺 & then might as well put a humidifier too lol
Mine is for around 15 lbs too :/ it works on my other shelf, but not this one. I thought originally it was bc the surface was too smooth, but now it must be the heat
To help solve attaching your top grow light you can purchase neodymium magnets. Attach a few to the underside of the grow light and another to the top outside of the cabinet. These magnets are really strong and will hold the light to the cabinet. I use them in my cabinet. They will even hold the light to the glass shelves.
I know exactly what you’re talking about!! I think I have some, so I’ll try it
Get some large magnets and put on top of the cabinet then your lights will snap right up to them. Saw this on another TH-cam video.
Yes! Benjiplant on TH-cam also showed how he did magnets!
Got it, thanks!
On the top, you can drill down to attach a C. It would hold the lamp strapped at both ends.
I’m between trying this & magnets. If the magnets don’t work, the drilling 100% will
Hi Erica. I do not have a cabinet with humility. I do have the ikea shelves in my living room, along with another ikea shelf that it is similar but only half the size. Our humidity runs about 45 to 50% during this time of year. The summer tends to be pretty humid in my state during the summer. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. I would have never gotten my shelf’s had it not been for your videos. Take care.
With all that humidity, those open shelves are perfect 😌 I think they are much easier to clean & fit a lot more plants 🪴
I have two! Although both are made with antique cabinets not an ikea cabinet. I love mine!
I love how you installed your shelves Erika!! And the button device underneath is genius! 💚👌
I used weather stripping around the doors on mine and holds the humidity in nicely. Also I used a fountain instead of a humidifier. I love your wire shelving.
So far since starting the plant collecting hobby I've stuck to having plants acclimate to my home so don't own a greenhouse cabinet myself atm though as I'm becoming a bit of a plant veteran I am starting to feel like I'm ready to take this hobby to the next level and invest in one. I have loads of Ikea billy cases which wouldn't survive being retrofitted for high humidity so I need to get rid of some of them for space but you've definitely helped given me some DIY inspiration with those Amazon shelves and the hole drilling.
Looking forward to seeing your cabinet fill up with plants!
I have a tall milsbo, 2 wide fabrikör, and a detolf. They are each good for different environments. Try magnets for the top, they work great!
Magnets Magnets Magnets. Simple and durable. It also allows you to move things around if you need. Also adding shelves attached with magnets works well too. 😊
You can use or glue neodymium magnets which are super strong and should hold your lights up with little to no mess
I’m planning a Rudsta greenhouse build for my growing Alocasia collection. Binging all the videos and Instagram posts lately and your video came at a great time. Looking forward to the updates!
How fun! I keep my frydek in my shelf, it grows so much faster in there. & no spider mites!!! Alocasias are soo so pretty your greenhouse is gonna look fantastic 🐘
I have a 4x6 greenhouse in my basement. It has one of those reflective covers because there is no natural light down there. All grow lights. I am intrigued by your warm toned grow lights though, I might need to try those upstairs.
If you’re still trying to keep the light in place I wanted to suggest silicone. It’s very strong and semi-permanent (unless you use a ton, then it’s permanent!). You could use just a few dots of the stuff made for windows/aquariums. Or you could use Sugru. In either case the light would need to be held in place while the silicone cures for about 2days.
I have 2 Detolf that each have 3 grow lights. Only 1 has a small diffuser that has a timer. They work BRILLIANTLY for my needs! :) And my Alocasia Poly LOVES her personal diffuser!
You might be able to use heavy duty magnets to atcah the top light . There are hook magnets on Amazon. I wouldn't trust command strips in there since the humidity might weaken the glue.
I also have the milsbo cabinet and I’m so happy I got one , my plants are so happy in there and it’s also sooo cute ! 🥰
Glue magnets on your lights! I used e6000 and magnets and haven’t had any issues
Congrats on your new cabinet!!!! 💚🌿🌱🪴
Few things I learned while setting my Milsbo up:
Velcro command strips (12lb) from Amazon for mounting the lights. Works like a charm.....absolutely no issues 😉
You can use the clear Command cord clips to wrangle all the cords.
A fountain is also an option to create humidity.
Very nice shelf and great video. I had an idea of how you could have your light in the top without tape. You know those screw in hooks you can get? you could drill 4 small pilot holes and use 4 get some chain and hang the light from that, no moisture damaging the tape glue with that, I hope this helps you, maybe your dad could assist you with that. I would like to get a green house for some of my trees in the future as it is a fascinating idea and I could see some of my smaller bonsai all the time. Your set up looks wonderful, if you ever want to have your cords neat try some cable ties they may help with tucking the cord away so the don't snag on plants and damage them. Have a good one.
I’ve been going crazy w my drill, so I’ll see if I can try it that way! That would be super awesome if you got a green house for your trees!! It would be super magical ✨
Woo Hoo!!
Planning on getting one.
Ur plants will LOVE you
Where did you get that power strip? I love that you can turn the lights on using the strip.
Been waiting for this to drop. Thank you so much for your quality, consistent content :)
Awesome setup!
I would totally have an Ikea greenhouse if I had the space. I like the idea of having one in my basement for propogation so I can sell rooted cuttings locally. I wish I could fit one in my room, though.
There’s one smaller ones so maybe one of those? If one fits in your basement tho, go for it!! Selling cuttings from it would be so cute 🥰
@@ErikaLodes I'm tempted to get the smaller one...who needs space anyway? ;)
Great job! Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to building my own.
Congrats on your new cabinet/greenhouse. Can’t wait too see your plants in it! 💚😃
How long do you leave the greenhouse “running” for?
Hi really nice is in my wish list shooping for the right one not sure yet yours looks good 😍
For the upper light. Perhaps silicone would be a solution?
I am not sure how much silicone can hold,but it shouldn't melt through the heat of the lamp
I have one and I'm moving house soon and I'm gonna get another after I love 🤣
Is the top of the cabinet made out of wood? If it is, then for the top light how about using two little screw in hooks to screw into the top and then hang the light from the hooks with the little rings like are on the other lights? Little brass screw in hooks are very cheap.
U just reminded me how hard it is to drill through metal. But it’s kind of thin so I could do it. I’m going to try this if magnets don’t work bc I love those lil clips, they’re so handy
Very nice 😢👌
Planning to get one aswell..
Yayayyy!!
Have you tried command strips for the lights?
magnets seem to be the way
we need more builds
genuine question - is it safe having an electric fan like that on while exposed to water from the humidifier? I'm so eager to start a grow cabinet of my own, but that thought keeps me from going for it! thank you for the pointers :)
I haven’t had any problems at all, but I’m not electrician so it could potentially be dangerous? I think it’s fine tho. If it worries you, you can get a fan that creates mist at the same time & just use the fan function. Not sure if that’s efficient or if it would actually work, but I know they exist haha
Might be a bit late, but there are also fans for use inside of terrariums. So they are made to be used in high humidity
I’ve been wanting one of these cases for the longest but I live like 3 hours from the nearest ikea and their delivery is ridiculous 😭 *cries while running away*
I have a cabinet. It's a wide one not a tall one. I love it. I wish I had a tall to fit more plants.
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Indoor outdoor tape. Hold it on there for 60 seconds and then wait 24hrs if you want it to stay
I used Velcro to hold my lights and I have 2 milsbo and one rudsta
You’re the best ❤️
You don’t really need all the bells and whistle‘s. I have the RUDSTA cabinet. I didn’t have to put all that stuff in it. I have nothing no lights no humidifier no fans nothing inside of mine just my plants and in each corner of the two top shelves I have old small candle jars filled with water that’s how I get humidity inside the cabinet and my plants are going nuts with new growth. Also it right by a south west facing window.
South west is the best window ever!! I’m so jealous! I don’t have any natural light so sadly I need the grow lights 🥺 & then might as well put a humidifier too lol
Try heavy duty Velcro 😊
I use hook magnets from Amazon.
Try Velcro!
Did you have help putting it together?
No I did it all by myself 😎
pls i need an updated plant collection video 😊
Ask & u shall receive ✨ lol jk that sounds v creepy, but ya I’ll make one!
Yayy new video 😊
I used 2 15 lb command strips
Mine is for around 15 lbs too :/ it works on my other shelf, but not this one. I thought originally it was bc the surface was too smooth, but now it must be the heat
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If you put weather stripping tape, you won’t need a humidifier. Mine stays at 90+ and there is a lot of condensation 😂.
Ah thank you!! I’m gonna order some now! The humidifier is taking up too much space for my liking
No greenhouse cabinet in the house but I have a 12'x12' greenhouse in the back yard.
I would trade my Milsbo for your greenhouse in a heartbeat, that is so cool!
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I have 3 hahahaha and if i had more room and I would prob get a 4th...I may have a problem lol
Ohhhh my gosh! If I had space I would definitely be like you!!
Therapy available. LoL 🪴
@@ErikaLodes I barely have enough space, but they can fit so many plants!!! Def worth it imo lmao
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