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DIY Window Flower Box Plans (Under $50!)
Build a beautiful, budget friendly flower box for under your window in just a couple of hours.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 3.3–6.5 hours
- Cost
- $$$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box sides | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 8" | — | ☐ |
| Box front & back | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 40" | — | ☐ |
| Slat supports | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 40" | — | ☐ |
| Slats | 19 | 3/4" × 1" × 6" | — | ☐ |
| Short decorative slats, miter one end | 10 | 3/4" × 7" × 8" | — | ☐ |
| Long decorative slats, miter both ends | 5 | 3/4" × 7" × 43" | — | ☐ |
| Cleats (if screwing into vinyl), beveled 45 degrees | 2 | 3/4" × 2" × 40" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x6x6' Cedar picket, .75" x 5.5" x 72" | 8 board | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" outdoor screws | 25 each | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" brad nails | 100 each | ☐ |
| 3" screws | 5 each | ☐ |
| Black plastic sheeting | 1 each | ☐ |
| Outdoor finish | 1 each | ☐ |
| Heavy duty staples | 50 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.