I Built & Sold 6 DIY Cedar Planters with String Light Posts | $850 Side Hustle

In this video, I take you start to finish through a real woodworking side hustle — from receiving the customer inquiry, to designing and building six custom cedar planters with tall posts for string lights, all the way to delivery and getting paid $850. This isn’t theory or “what I would do” — this is a real customer, a real build, and real money made. What You’ll See in This Video: • How the customer reached out and what they asked for • Discussing design ideas, pricing, and expectations • Lumber selection and material breakdown • Step-by-step build process for the cedar planters • Installing tall posts designed to support outdoor string lights • Finishing details that make these planters look premium • Loading and transporting the planters for delivery • On-site setup at the customer’s home • Final walkthrough and point-of-sale payment These planters are perfect for backyards, patios, and outdoor entertaining spaces, and this video shows how simple woodworking projects can turn into a legitimate side hustle or small business. If you’re into DIY woodworking, selling handmade projects, side hustles, or making money with your tools, this video will give you real inspiration and practical insight into what’s possible. Why This Video Matters: So many people think woodworking has to stay a hobby. This shows how you can: Turn skills into income Sell custom outdoor projects Price your work confidently Build for real customers Whether you’re a beginner woodworker or already selling projects, this video shows how small builds can add up to big wins. 👉 Subscribe for more woodworking builds, side hustle ideas, and real behind-the-scenes selling content. #woodworking #woodworkingprojects #woodworkingbusiness #woodworkinglife #diywoodworking #diyprojects #diyplanter #cedarplanter #outdoorplanter #stringlights #outdoorlighting #backyardideas #patioideas #sidehustle #sidehustleideas #makingmoney #smallbusiness #handmadebusiness #sellwoodworking #woodworkingforbeginners #customwoodworking #buildandsell #howtomakemoney #entrepreneurlife #realsidehustle #maker #makersgonnamake #shoplife #frombuildtosale