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DIY: A Simple Outdoor Sink

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DIY: A Simple Outdoor Sink

May 25, 2017

Years ago we saw a simple outdoor sink setup, consisting of a hardware store tap with a pot set beneath it, and were inspired to create our own version for The Ultimate DIY Work Space in our new Gardenista book.

Read on to see the components we used (and to find out where to source them):

Photography by Matthew Williams and styling by Alexa Hotz for Gardenista.

For a simple outdoor sink, all you need is a water tap, a tabletop or shelf, and a pail or pot to catch water.
Above: For a simple outdoor sink, all you need is a water tap, a tabletop or shelf, and a pail or pot to catch water.
For more of this project, see the DIY chapter by Alexa Hotz in our new Gardenista book.
Above: For more of this project, see the DIY chapter by Alexa Hotz in our new Gardenista book.

Faucet

We used Chicago Faucets&#8\2\17; chrome-plated Inside Sill fitting Faucet], model \293-369 with a lever handle; \$84.
Above: We used Chicago Faucets’ chrome-plated Inside Sill fitting Faucet], model 293-369 with a lever handle; $84.

Galvanized Bucket

Our galvanized Bucket With Wooden Handle came from Labour and Wait and is £\15.
Above: Our galvanized Bucket With Wooden Handle came from Labour and Wait and is £15.

Cleaning Brush

A Pan & Vegetable Brush by Iris Hantverk has a birch handle and is \$\27 from Fjorn.
Above: A Pan & Vegetable Brush by Iris Hantverk has a birch handle and is $27 from Fjorn.
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