How to Make a Window Box Shelf

Window boxes can add a colorful note to the exterior of a home when planted with attractive flowers. To hold your window planting box, you'll need a sturdy shelf that can stand up to the rigors of the outdoors. You can make one with some readily available materials and simple tools.

1-by-12 inch board lumber
Tape measure
Circular saw
Exterior paint or stain
Paintbrush
Metal shelf brackets
Drill with 1/8-inch bit
2-inch wood screws
Screwdriver
1/2-inch wood screws

Instructions

- 1
  Measure and cut a 1-by-12 inch board to match the length of the flower box the shelf is intended for. Paint or stain the board to match your home's exterior with an outdoor-grade paint or stain.
- 2
  Place your shelf brackets against the exterior wall where the shelf will be located, each 2 inches in from the ends of the planned shelf location. Mark the location of the shelf bracket screw holes on the wall.
- 3
  Drill a hole at each marked location with a 1/8-inch bit. Place the brackets on the wall to line up with the holes and screw the brackets on with wood screws.
- 4
  Place the shelf on top of the brackets and attach it from underneath with 1/2-inch screws fed through the holes on the underside of the bracket.

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