How I built my RUDSTA IKEA GREENHOUSE and COOL accessories 

🚨 disclaimer. It was mentioned in the comments that having an outlet in a high moisture environment like a cabinet can cause rust and component issues. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK and be sure to do your own research. I don't plan on having my cabinet in super high humidity. Articles that I've read mentioned anything between 40 to 70% humidity will be okay for electrical outlets. I'll be honest and can't believe I overlooked this issue... I got too excited about showing this product and how cool it is to overlook the humidity issue. 😂 If it ends up not working out then I can easily swap it out for the grommet style cord system. Thanks for watching and thanks for leaving feedback. That is one thing that I love about reading. All the comments is I learn from you as well!

Hi Jeff! I used to run a small humidifier inside the cabinet, but after weather stripping the gaps and putting in a bunch of plants I find that just the normal cycle of the plants being watered and drying out is enough to keep the humidity at 50-65%.

This was interesting. I don’t have any kind of a greenhouse but you made it look so easy. I feel I could do it.

As you add plants, the humidity should increase without the need of a humidifier 😊

This is fantastic. I've been REALLY wanting a closing cabinet like this. Especially because Iv been an outdoor gardener for the most part and only recently getting into house plants. The few houseplants I've had in the past, I've been fine letting them go a bit dormant in growth through the winter. Now that have many more plants (not too many.....yet lol) I've been trying to figure out what to do for the winter. This would be perfect. Unfortunately I don't have the space for it (or the $) at the moment so I'm planning on setting up my laundry room with a bunch of grow lights, space heater, humidity, etc. The biggest problem though is that I can't see them through the day! This would be SO perfect. I can't wait to see updates on changes you make over time. I've seen some beautiful cabinets set up with lots of moss and plants that turn out looking like a tiny piece of rain forest.

Excellent job! Been wanting to do this for ages but Mrs Sheffield won't allow it ☹

Loved this! I love the magnetic shelves, I feel like it gives you more range to display your beautiful plants! I’ve heard mixed reviews on the weather strips, some people say it’s good to leave it for natural airflow as it helps with root rot but then others say it’s better so it helps with humidity Looks great! Really enjoyed seeing how you put it all together

The cabinet looks great! Thanks fir sharing this project with us, I'm looking forward to future updates!

🎉🎉🎉Great Job!!!! I love the solid metal back and magnetic shelves😍🤩😍🤩!!! My gf has the peg board back and during a huge pest outbreak, I found mealies and mites in the holes😠. We weather stripped her cabinet for pest reasons. The humidity goes up without it after plants are thoroughly watered.💓. Great video 💖

I drilled a hole in the top back panel. Figured out the largest hole I needed to feed through cables and used a grommet so the wires didn’t rub on the sharp metal edges. Took it to my drill press and put wood under it for stability. Jeff, your drilling of your 2”? Hole seemed to go very well but have seen other struggle. I run my electrics down the back out of sight because of the solid back. I use those shelves too. They work well!

You made the drilling look so easy! I’ve been too nervous to drill mine. Your cabinet looks great - I think you will really enjoy it.

I like the way you do videos, simple & direct. I've used hole saws on wood but never on metal, so appreciate that, too. I've wanted the "fabrik" (I think that's how it's spelled, not sure) to make a greenhouse from, I really like the retro look of them. They're not a big as the rudsta but I just want it more as a display than a serious greenhouse, probably for ferns.

Great job!! Love to see your work. BTW, the 'prop box' with perlite is the best idea, I never lose any cuttings with it. Thank you!!!

I like the size and you did a great job putting it together. Nice video!

I am also a huge fan of this idea! I like the idea of having doors instead of just open shelves. Would like white, but I could handle black.

Your cabinet looks great Jeff ! 😍

A great looking cabinet Jeff and a nice job setting it up. One issue I would foresee is that electrical components that aren't enclosed will rust and arc very quickly in the high humidity of a grow cabinet. Also you will have open ports that are not in use, have you thought about the danger of potentially dripping water into those, not just from your watering but also Transpiration?

That’s so cool, I didn’t know you had an Amazon store, will definitely use it when I buy something that I can use it to do so

Congrats on your new toy! You’re like a little boy with a fire truck; I can see how happy you are Jeff!

Baller.. looks great

Wow, that looks great! We’re all excited for you. 😂 On a side note, got my pH test indicator today. I tested a few sources and the distilled water from the store is in the optimal range. I will get the pH down for my filtered tap water. Thank you so much for these tips.

Fun video. Nice cabinet, looks good!

Thanks for the vid. Was wondering if that cabinet has shelving that spans the width as well, or is it without shelves? Those magnetic shelves are genius though. Cheers.

I love the excitement! These builds are fun. I built one last year, didnt do the hole for cables but i do also have those magnetic shelves! Im thinking of doing a Milsbo Tall so I can put taller plants. Im nkt willing to part with the $299 price tag just yet

Great job Jeff !!!

Been watching on the Apple TV so haven’t been commenting but TFS. I was wondering when you would cave lol. I got a Milsbo wide (white) in 2020. Love love love it. With enough plants my humidity is between 50-80% winter - summer. I didn’t weather strip.

I can't say if I prefer the cabinet or the ASMR with the paper and the sharpie 😅 Really awesome project! I'm thinking about one, but I don't know where to put it haha

I have those same magnetic shelves, mine are stuck to the side of my fridge and used to store spices 😂 I love your setup!

Jeff I don’t think you have worry about humidity unless water actually runs down and gets in it. Nice set up though

Awesome. Wondering the fc that grow light is giving out. I have two barrilla lights and I don’t think is enough to reach good light to the bottom of my cabinet. I also used electrical tape on the outside of the gaps to keep humidity in. I found the weather strip kept coming off due to humidity.

The cabinet looks great and a really good video for hints and tips. I am curious to know why you bought it (what you hope the benefits to the plants will be or was it aesthetics to frame the plants), either way would be useful to know the aims and then as the updates come along, to see where it meets expectations or changes as time goes by.

super velcro is what I used for my lights. works great!

Nice idea, I might get one of those cabinets. I think it would be better to install all the wiring in the top of the cabinet though. Stay Safe!

Maybe it will be better to use safety plugs on the open outlet parts to keep them from high humidity at least a bit? And i think you don`t need pebbles or perlite in the water tray to raise humidity, they are used only to keep a pot with plant out of sitting in water, just water will be fine and will still evaporate

There's a gap at the top of the Rudsta that you can feed wires thru if you feed them thru before you put the screws in and top on. That's what I did with mine because I didn't want to put a hole in it. I didn't need a humidifier. Mine stays above 80 in summer in winter it was 50 ish. I have my fans set to go off for 10 minutes every 5 hours. So far so good.v

Looks great! I actually got the Milsbo and the Rudsta this week but haven’t assembled the Rudsta. I don’t want to drill holes so I’m hoping the gaps are wide enough on both to run the cords through.

Awesome!!! ❤

Ooooo very nice 👏💚🤩

I have my milsbo for 2 yrs and the hole i dont like it i like the one u made ima go to your storefront and get the saw and the cord thank u

are you worried about condensation building up and getting inside the socket at the bottom?

Will the electrical outlet be okay with the high humidity?

Super dumb question. Wouldn’t the outlet you installed susceptible to humidity damage? thank you.

Did you end up using the weather stripping for better insulation? Did it work/would you recommend? Thanks for the video!

You’re just as emotional about your cabinet as I was with mine😅. Still one more accessory to arrive before I make video. 🪴🌿🙋🏼‍♀️💚🌱

How is the electrical socket inside the cabinet doing now? Has any of the humidity, bothered it or caused any issues?

So cool 🪴🌱

I have had my rudsta for less then a year but three of my plants have now grown so big they are nearly touching the light on underside of top shelf, I want milsbo cabinet but not allowed to get one 😢😢

Are you concerned with the humidity getting into that outlet since it is inside of the cabinet?

Is that plug moisture safe, like if it gets water on it

How has that outlet held up w humidity??

Um, I certainly would not want an electrical outlet on the floor of a cabinet where you are watering plants. I suggest you place it on the back of the unit above the bottom and include a GFCI connection for any water or humidity.

Your link to the Mother grow lights doesn't work.

With that power socket placed below, it is a potential hazard!!! Good luck