Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today, I’m showing you how I built this 8ft Grinch hand that looks like it’s busting right out of the roof. I’ll walk you through the full process - from building the structure to mounting it safely - so you can create your own without damaging your roof! Supply list below.
Check out my newest children’s book!
👻The Ghost Who Dreamed of Flying👻
https://a.co/d/bhQSC2a
🛜 Follow me on social media! 🛜
LINKS BELOW:
🟪Instagram: instagram.com/isaacalexanderdiy?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==
🟦Facebook: facebook.com/IsaacAlexanderDIY?mibextid=9R9pXO
⬛️TikTok: tiktok.com/@isaacalexanderdiy?_t=8fDvSGe2YNW&_r=1
Supply list below!
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Lime green faux fur (3 yards)
https://a.co/d/fkDcOd8
Great stuff expanding foam
(6-8 bottles)
Gaps and Cracks 12-oz Straw Indoor/Outdoor Spray Foam Insulation Canister lowes.com/pd/GREAT-STUFF-Gaps-and-Cracks-12-oz-Straw-Indoor-Outdoor-Spray-Foam-Insulation/3012216
2-in x 4-in x 8ft (1 board)
Above ground Pressure Treated Lumber lowes.com/pd/Severe-Weather-Common-2-in-x-4-in-x-8-ft-Actual-1-5-in-x-3-5-in-x-8-ft-2-Treated-Lumber/4564778
Red Bouncy Ball
https://a.co/d/c6Uabnf
50lb sand bag
0.5-cu ft 50 Pound(s) Sand lowes.com/pd/Sakrete-50-lb-All-purpose-Sand/1000489239
3/4in plywood (for grinch hand)
23/32-in x 4-ft x 8-ft Rated Pine Plywood Sheathing lowes.com/pd/Plytanium-23-32-CAT-PS1-09-Square-Structural-Plywood-Pine-Application-as-4-x-8/1000068939
1/2in plywood board (for base and counter weight, you need one board and simply cut it in half and use both halves - one on one side and one on the other)
15/32-in x 4-ft x 8-ft Rated Pine Plywood Sheathing lowes.com/pd/Plytanium-15-32-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Rated-Pine-Plywood-Sheathing/5016108363
Black paint
Screws
Spotlights
Today, I’m showing you how I built this 8ft Grinch hand that looks like it’s busting right out of the roof. I’ll walk you through the full process - from building the structure to mounting it safely - so you can create your own without damaging your roof! Supply list below.
Check out my newest children’s book!
👻The Ghost Who Dreamed of Flying👻
https://a.co/d/bhQSC2a
🛜 Follow me on social media! 🛜
LINKS BELOW:
🟪Instagram: instagram.com/isaacalexanderdiy?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==
🟦Facebook: facebook.com/IsaacAlexanderDIY?mibextid=9R9pXO
⬛️TikTok: tiktok.com/@isaacalexanderdiy?_t=8fDvSGe2YNW&_r=1
Supply list below!
⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Lime green faux fur (3 yards)
https://a.co/d/fkDcOd8
Great stuff expanding foam
(6-8 bottles)
Gaps and Cracks 12-oz Straw Indoor/Outdoor Spray Foam Insulation Canister lowes.com/pd/GREAT-STUFF-Gaps-and-Cracks-12-oz-Straw-Indoor-Outdoor-Spray-Foam-Insulation/3012216
2-in x 4-in x 8ft (1 board)
Above ground Pressure Treated Lumber lowes.com/pd/Severe-Weather-Common-2-in-x-4-in-x-8-ft-Actual-1-5-in-x-3-5-in-x-8-ft-2-Treated-Lumber/4564778
Red Bouncy Ball
https://a.co/d/c6Uabnf
50lb sand bag
0.5-cu ft 50 Pound(s) Sand lowes.com/pd/Sakrete-50-lb-All-purpose-Sand/1000489239
3/4in plywood (for grinch hand)
23/32-in x 4-ft x 8-ft Rated Pine Plywood Sheathing lowes.com/pd/Plytanium-23-32-CAT-PS1-09-Square-Structural-Plywood-Pine-Application-as-4-x-8/1000068939
1/2in plywood board (for base and counter weight, you need one board and simply cut it in half and use both halves - one on one side and one on the other)
15/32-in x 4-ft x 8-ft Rated Pine Plywood Sheathing lowes.com/pd/Plytanium-15-32-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Rated-Pine-Plywood-Sheathing/5016108363
Black paint
Screws
Spotlights
