Make a Homemade Plant Stand

Give your houseplants a lift with this modern, industrial-style plant stand.

You will need: (4) 1/2” galvanized pipe - 24” long / (8) 1/2” galvanized pipe - 3” long / (2) 1/2” galvanized pipe - 6” long / (4) 1/2” galvanized T joints / (8) 1/2” galvanized elbow joints - 90˚ angle / pliers or channel grips / pot and tray / plant material / soil and drainage material / trowel / Begin by cleaning the pipes and remove any labels or oily residue.

Assemble the pieces for one side as shown. Make the connections as tight as possible by hand, but do not make the T section too tight. It may have to be repositioned slightly to accommodate the cross piece. Repeat for the other side section.

On the opposite end, add the pieces leaving the last 3” pipe to be connected to one side of the T section. Use pliers or channel grips to screw the 3” pipe very tightly into the elbow. Then connect it to the other end to the T section, leaving about half of the threads inserted into the elbow and the T section. Turn the T sections slightly on completed sides so they will point toward each other.