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While the greenhouse was "free," the reality of the next month cost Leo: $200 for a new gravel base and leveling. $80 for replacement glass panes. Twelve packs of heavy-duty weather stripping.

Six months later, the "Free Craigslist Greenhouse" wasn't just a pile of parts in the driveway. It stood in Leo's backyard, glowing under string lights. Inside, those heirloom seeds Martha gave him were already six inches tall, protected from the late spring frost. free-greenhouse-craigslist

They quickly learned the three golden rules of Craigslist scores: While the greenhouse was "free," the reality of

: They used blue painter's tape to mark every joint—"A1 to A1," "B2 to B2." Six months later, the "Free Craigslist Greenhouse" wasn't

Leo had a "Saved Search" on Craigslist for "free greenhouse" for three years. He’d seen plenty of "free old windows" or "broken cold frames," but on a rainy Tuesday at 11:15 PM, the Holy Grail appeared: