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A DIY Window Box With a Patriotic Feel
by
Elena K, Hometalk Team
(IC: homeowner)
14 Materials
$25-40
3-5 Hours
Medium
Ever since we moved to our old house nine years ago, I dreamed of having window boxes. But with always so-much-to-do and ongoing home-improvement projects, my window boxes were always put on the back burner.
With our little yard almost done (except for a trellis--that will be coming next week), it's time to tackle a DIY a custom-sized window box.
With our little yard almost done (except for a trellis--that will be coming next week), it's time to tackle a DIY a custom-sized window box.
Stay with me to learn how to make yours!
STEP 1: GATHER YOUR MATERIALS
STEP 2: MEASURE THE 36" LONG PANEL
STEP 3: CUT THE 36" LONG PANEL
STEP 4: MARK & CUT THE NEXT 36" LONG PANEL
STEP 5: MARK & CUT BASE AND SIDES
STEP 6: DRILL DRAINING HOLES
STEP 7: NAIL LEGS
STEP 8: GATHER MATERIALS & TOOLS
STEP 9: GLUE AND ASSEMBLE BOX
STEP 10 (Optional): PAINT or STAIN BOX
To avoid the soil spilling out, you can use a black lining fabric or burlap to cover the drain holes.
STEP 12: FILL BOX WITH SOIL
STEP 13: PLANT FLOWERS
STEP 14: PLACE BOX IN WINDOWSILL
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Suggested materials:
- (1-2) 5/8" x 6"x 8' dried cedar lumber (Home Center)
- T-square or Tape measure (Home Center)
- Pencil (Craft Store)
- Power saw or hand saw (Home Center)
- Nail Gun or Hammer (Home Center)
- 1" - 1 1/4" galvanized finish nails (Home Center)
- Drill or Hammer Drill (Home Center)
- 9'16" - 3/4" spade drill bit (Home Center)
- Wood glue (Home Center)
- Mask (recommended) (Home Center)
- Goggles (recommended) (Home Center)
- Sandpaper or sanding sponge (optional) (Home Center)
- Paint or stain (optional) (Home Center)
- Brush or foam paint sponge (optional) (Home Center)
Published June 16th, 2016 11:47 AM
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Elena K, Hometalk Team on Jun 27, 2016Thanks Bernard! It was worth the effort :)
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Style-Sack on Jun 28, 2016Thank you! looks great.. This is 'one' of the best descriptions of "How To" I have seen on here.. thanks
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Your list of materials calls for wood that is 5/8 by 6 inches eight feet. Shouldn't it be 6'8"?