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Sidewalk Joy Ideas and Tips
Alternatives to Setting a Post for Sidewalk Joy
Interested in displaying a Sidewalk Joy spot that needs a post but can’t or don’t want to set a post in concrete?
Maybe you’re renting and your landlord doesn’t want you installing something permanent. Or you might be moving and want to be able to bring your display with you. Whatever the reason, here are some alternatives including setting a post into a planter or raised garden bed, no dig posts, or attaching Sidewalk Joy to an already-existing fence.
Sidewalk Joy Tips for Renters
Want to have a Sidewalk Joy spot but you’re renting? Read on for tips on how to make a Sidewalk Joy spot without installing something permanent at your residence.
How to Make a Mug Exchange!
Want to make your very own mug exchange! Here’s a tutorial with plans on how I made mine!
Weatherproofing Your Sidewalk Joy Spot
If you're creating a Puzzle Library, Free Little Art Gallery, Seed Swap, or other Sidewalk Joy spot where you need to keep the interior elements dry, you'll want to think about weatherproofing. Here are some some tips and tricks I've learned over the years to keep your Sidewalk Joy spot safe from heat, rain, snow, and ice!
Worried About Sidewalk Joy Vandalism?
A question I get asked quite often is what about vandalism? People are understandably worried about putting love and energy into a Sidewalk Joy spot that may get damaged or often emptied. Read on for my thoughts on this!
How to Make a Sidewalk Joy Spot
Tips and first steps for making a Sidewalk Joy spot!
How to get the Sidewalk Joy movement going in your area
Looking for Puzzle Exchanges near you? Or Free Little Art Galleries in your city? Maybe you've seen Tiny Greenhouses or Seed Swaps and wish there was one close by. If you're excited about Sidewalk Joy and want to see the movement take off in your area, I'd love to share some tips about how we went from 24 spots in 2023 to nearly 100 spots two years later!