Building a Window Box

Overview

Decorate your home's windows with colorful plant boxes you can make yourself. These easy container gardens can be used by homeowners who want to add a splash of color and old-fashioned charm to their home's exterior, or by apartment dwellers without access to a full-sized garden. Window boxes can be assembled from either new or scrap lumber. Add a liner to the box, or fill with self-watering pots, to avoid the need for frequent watering.

Step 1

Cut a 1 by 6 into two 34-inch-long pieces to form the front and back of the window box. Cut a second 1 by 6 at 32 inches long for the bottom of the box. Use the leftover wood to make the sides of the box, which need to be 6-inch by 6-inch squares.

Step 2

Angle the front of the box outward buy cutting the end pieces at an angle. Use a pencil and straight edge to draw a diagonal line from the bottom corner to a point three-quarters of an inch from the top corner. Only angle one side of the square--the back of the box will be straight to mount flush to the wall. Cut on the line.

Step 3

Use wood glue to join the ends to the sidepieces. Secure with finishing nails. Glue and secure the bottom of the box last.