DIY Greenhouse Kit Tools You'll Need
Additional Tools You Might Need To Build A Greenhouse
Lowe's, Home Depot & Amazon Quick Buy Guide
Tip - Decide which store is easiest for you to get to. Prices are generally the same. Add each item you need to your cart, select in-store pickup, and have it waiting for you the next day!
Prices may have increased the prices listed below are as of July 2023.
Pick a Cutting Tool
You have two choices here. If your #1 priority is saving money go with a hacksaw. But please don't totally cheap out here. We don't want to turn you into a swearing sailor Here is a table of hacksaws we would recommend buying (notice they are all high tension).
Hacksaws
| Amazon | Stanley High Tension 12 inch |
$15-$20 |
| Lowe's | Craftsman 12 inch Fine Cut |
$15-$20 |
| Home Depot | Stanley 12 in. High-Tension |
$20-$25 |
Spare Blades
| Amazon | Lenox 12in Bi Metal 2 Pack |
$5-$7 |
| Lowe's | Lenox 12 inch 2 pack |
$5-$7 |
| Home Depot | Dewalt 12in Bi Metal 2 Pack |
$5-$7 |
Sawzall
| Amazon | DEWALT 10-Amp Reciprocating | $85-$100 |
| Lowe's | DEWALT 10-Amp Reciprocating | $120-$130 |
| Home Depot | DEWALT 12-Amp Reciprocating | $120-$130 |
Spare Blades
| Amazon |
DEWALT 6 in. Bi-Metal (5 Pack) |
$10-$15 |
| Lowe's | DEWALT 6 in. Bi-Metal (5-Pack) | $15-$20 |
| Home Depot | Milwaukee 6 in. Bi-Metal (5-Pack) | $15-$20 |
Nut Drivers and/or Adjustable Wrenches
For installing bolts as needed we recommend getting some nut drivers that attached to a drill. However if you are on a tight budget an old fashion adjustable wrench or the appropriate size manual wrench will do.
| Amazon |
TEKTON Nut Driver (14 Piece Set) |
$8-$12 |
| Lowe's | Kobalt Nut Driver (4 Piece Set) | $8-$12 |
| Home Depot | Milwaukee Magnetic Nut Driver (5 Piece Set) | $15-$20 |
Drill Bits & Drill
Pick up some spare drill bits in order to pre-drill holes in the ground posts, bows and hand-crank.
| Amazon | Tooluxe 13 Piece Set | $8-$10 |
| Lowe's | Black & Decker 10 Pack | $5-$10 |
| Home Depot | Dewalt 21 Piece Set | $20-$30 |
If buying a new drill, just make sure it's at least 18v, so there's enough drive to get the job done.
Sledge Hammer
For driving in ground posts. Be sure to use in conjunction with our ground post driver.
| Amazon | Jackson 4lb Sledge Hammer | $15-$20 |
| Lowe's | Kobalt 4lb Sledge Hammer | $20-$25 |
| Home Depot | 4lb Sledge Hammer | $15-$20 |
Mason Line/Twine
This is used to make sure all your ground posts are level to each other.
| Amazon | Wellington Mason Line 260 ft | $5-$10 |
| Lowe's | Lehigh Mason Line 325 ft | $5-$10 |
| Home Depot | White Twisted Cotton Twine 420 ft | $5-$10 |
| Amazon | Johnson Line Level | $5-$10 |
| Lowe's | Swanson Line Level | $5-$10 |
| Home Depot | Empire Line Level Set (2 Pack) | $5-$10 |
Tape Measure
100 foot tape measure to be able to reach each corner.
| Amazon | Stanley 200 ft Tape Measure | $15-$35 |
| Lowe's | Kobalt 100 ft Tape Measure | $15-$35 |
| Home Depot | Stanley 200 ft Tape Measure | $15-$35 |
Ready to start building your greenhouse? Browse this collection of Greenhouse Kits which are an affordable way to put your tools to work.