Outside Supplies Station?

[Blackcat31]

I am looking all over for an outdoor sink that's reasonably priced and not too ugly. We eat on my front porch, so I'd like to put it there (covered porch with decking underneath). Where did you get that one?

Hardware Hank

or here:

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/browse/item.asp?product=backyard-faucet-and-drinking-fountain&PIN=52667

You can buy one at Amazon too I think...

[craftymissbeth]

Hardware Hank

or here:

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/browse/item.asp?product=backyard-faucet-and-drinking-fountain&PIN=52667

You can buy one at Amazon too I think...

Are all hoses ok to drink from or did you buy a special hose for drinking water?

[Blackcat31]

Are all hoses ok to drink from or did you buy a special hose for drinking water?

We just hooked it up using a new but regular old garden hose.

My licensor has never said anything about it and she's been here while we've used it so I guess I've never thought about it....

I've drank from the garden hose my whole life...I turned out fine.

*I think*

[Heidi]

BC...

Can you turn off the "bubbler" feature and just use the faucet? Or does the drinking fountain part work every time you turn on the water?

I want it primarily for hand washing.

Dang! "Sorry, this item is no longer available". I can't find it on Amazon, either. I've been looking every where for something that doesn't cost a ridiculous amount of money!

[craftymissbeth]

We just hooked it up using a new but regular old garden hose.

My licensor has never said anything about it and she's been here while we've used it so I guess I've never thought about it....

I've drank from the garden hose my whole life...I turned out fine.

*I think*

Oh, I still like a good long drink from a garden hose... one of my fondest memories from growing up. But I'm imagining this:

[Unregistered]

I used to have an inexpensive bubbler, but it leaked and everyone ended up wet.

For handwashing, I wonder if a large drink container with a spigot would qualify as "running water". Does anyone have any experience with this? It would be nice to have an outdoor washing station.

[originalkat]

Great ideas!!!!
I ALWAYS need stuff outside- Tissues, trash can, band-aids etc...
I really should set up an area for these things. Love the garden hose sink. I want one for hand washing.

[Unregistered]

low tech

Low tech but kind of cool. Foot-operated! Though I suppose the string could be a problem with kids.

http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/specialty-forums/survival-emergency-preparedness/390360-making-handwashing-station.html

[Blackcat31]

BC...

Can you turn off the "bubbler" feature and just use the faucet? Or does the drinking fountain part work every time you turn on the water?

I want it primarily for hand washing.

Dang! "Sorry, this item is no longer available". I can't find it on Amazon, either. I've been looking every where for something that doesn't cost a ridiculous amount of money!

Yes, you can use each thing separately.

I know I saw these at the hardware store last summer... I will look again and if they have one, I will text you and you can let me know if you want one or not.

It'll give us a reason to finally get together for coffee.

Have you considered one of these?





I see portable sinks that hook to your garden hose all the time in the garden section of Menards/Home Depot (fairly inexpensive too)

[Heidi]

Yes, you can use each thing separately.

I know I saw these at the hardware store last summer... I will look again and if they have one, I will text you and you can let me know if you want one or not.

It'll give us a reason to finally get together for coffee.

Have you considered one of these?





I see portable sinks that hook to your garden hose all the time in the garden section of Menards/Home Depot (fairly inexpensive too)

I found the one you have with some web-searching. I ordered it, and hopefully it will really come (small "dealer").

I don't want the above, because it will sit on my front porch...so I want "pretty". I am still trying to come up with what I will attach that one to, so that it's cute. I'd like to find an old cupboard or something to put it in/on.

Yes, coffee!

Hey, wouldn't you like to come to our WI family childcare conference in May? I would gladly put you up for the night: it's in the Dells, which is only 25 minutes or so from my house.

[bklsmum]

How sturdy is this? I'd love to use this, but I am worried that my Kansas winds would demolish it quickly...

I've had it outside for 3 summers now and it can get pretty windy here and it's stood pretty well. I ziptied the shelves to the poles for a little extra strength.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I found the one you have with some web-searching. I ordered it, and hopefully it will really come (small "dealer").

I don't want the above, because it will sit on my front porch...so I want "pretty". I am still trying to come up with what I will attach that one to, so that it's cute. I'd like to find an old cupboard or something to put it in/on.

Yes, coffee!

Hey, wouldn't you like to come to our WI family childcare conference in May? I would gladly put you up for the night: it's in the Dells, which is only 25 minutes or so from my house.

Where did you find it? I would love to get one.

[Heidi]

Where did you find it? I would love to get one.

Apparently, I took the last one! Sorry! I wondered why it wouldn't let me order 2...

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Backyard-Faucet-Drinking-Fountain-New-In-Box-Hardware-Instructions-Included/135825409

[MarinaVanessa]

I have an outdoor drinking fountain so we don't have to worry about drinks.



I also have an outdoor garbage bin that stays outdoors.



The only thing besides the kids that I bring outside with us is the wet wipes and my phone.

Do you just attach it to your wall? How? It's unfiltered right?
Where did you get it?

[nothingwithoutjoy]

And how do you handle using the bathroom?

For little kids, I have a potty in our shed. I have a basket of diaper-changing supplies and change diapers on a blanket in the yard. Bigger kids are allowed to go inside to use the toilet, if I trust they can manage it well on their own (ok w/ licensing here.)