How to Build a Window Box

By George Warren on April 10, 2012
 

Window boxes add charm and a splash of color to a home's exterior, and they can really boost your curb appeal. This simple woodworking project from HGTV is ideal for a novice DIYer and can be completed in a day.

Materials Needed:

• 3/4" thick cypress or cedar boards
• 2" x 4" pressure-treated lumber
• electric drill
• drill bits
• 2-3/4" concrete screws (for mounting to brick or stone)
• 1-1/4" exterior wood screws
• 1-1/4" rust resistant nails
• hammer

• clamps (optional)
• wood filler (optional)
• medium-grit sandpaper (optional)
• tape measure
• 2-1/2" sash brush
• 1 quart primer (oil or latex)
• 1 quart exterior grade paint (oil or latex, but same as primer)

For step-by-step instructions for building your own window box click here!