How to Build an Attractive Worm Bin

Creating an attractive worm bin is made easy with the use of plastic tubs. These tubs come in many different colors that can be coordinated with any room decor. This plan requires two different kinds of plastic tubs. These include the two-sided lid and snap-on lid type. When choosing the bins, either pick coordinating colors or those that are complementary. This design also utilizes a tray table that can be painted or decoupaged to add additional style to the worm bin.

1 12-gallon plastic tote that is 1 foot deep with an attached interlocking lid
10 1 3/4-inch round metal vents
Drill with 1/4-inch drill bit
Hole saw
Small hammer
Pliers
Tin snips
1 tray table
1 12-gallon plastic tub without snap-on lid
2 1-inch by 2-inch by 18-inch boards
Paint
Paintbrush

Instructions

- 1
  Measure 1 inch from the bottom all the away around the box. Mark with tape. Plan the location of the eight vents that go above the taped area (including two in the lid). The sides need two vents each while the ends need one vent each. Mark where the vents will go on each half of the top. Flip the box over and mark where the two bottom vents will be located.
- 2
  Cut all marked areas with a hole saw attached to a drill.
- 3
  Place vents along the sides and tap into each hole. Using a small hammer and/or pliers will aid in forcing them into the bin.
- 4
  Cut slits in the metal rim of the remaining vents with tin snips. Flip the bin over on its lid and place vents in the bottom holes. Bend the metal rim of the vents over onto the plastic bin.
- 5
  Set up the tray table in the location where the bin will be placed. Place the bottom of another 12-gallon plastic tub on top of the tray table. Paint the two 1-inch by 2-inch by 18-inch boards. Let the boards dry. Lay the two 1-inch by 2-inch by 18-inch boards across the tub. Place the worm bin on top of the boards.

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