How to Build a Window Box with Trim - FineWoodworking
How to Build a Window Box with Trim Create a stunning accessory for your home in no time. A window box brightens a home from the outside and the inside alike, with flowers that can be seen from each side. This one has a crisp, clean look, with squared edges and a painted finish. The simple trim in front adds classic lines. Use rot-resistant wood such as the heartwood of cedar or pressure-treated lumber. The cleat that attaches to the wall, as well as to the bottom should be treated lumber. The box can be filled directly with soil, or you can have a local sheet-metal shop make a galvanized ins...