How to Make a Window Box with Vintage Trim
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Shopping List
Supplies You Will Need
1. 6- or 8-inch salvaged baseboard or casing
2. Plastic planter
The planter can be shallower than the window box but should match it in length.
3. Water-resistant wood glue4. ½-inch exterior plywood
Get a 2-by-2-foot piece.
5. 6d finish nails
6. Clear spar urethane -
Tools List
Tools You Will Need
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Circular saw
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Hammer and nailset
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Clamps
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Drill driver fitted with a ½-inch paddle bit
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Miter saw
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Gloves
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Mask
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Goggles
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Photo: Kristine Larsen
8. Seal the Finish
Let dry, and plant your box with flowers; they'll boost your home's curb appeal—and your mood.
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