I have looked a lot of window box DIY videos and this was the best one. I just built three of these but I used a 1x2 board across the bottom instead of the little ledger boards to make it sturdier for holding the plastic boxes. I sanded and stained them and they look great. Thanks for the easiest and the most cost effective way to have great looking boxes. Three boards $2.56 =$7.68 and the plastic totes $8.00 for a total of $15.68. That is $5.23 for each one. Will use plumbers tape and old shelf supports to hold mine up. Thanks again.
I've got the same old craftsman table saw. Got mine free off the side of the road. Looking to make my wife some window boxes, looks like a good system you got.
That was an incredible find! It's crazy what gets thrown away sometimes. Yeah we leave them up all year and these are on their second year and they look like they did when I built them.
I have the same window and wondering how to hang it without drilling it into the bricks. Thank you for the idea of using the copper. Where did you get the copper?
Glad it was helpful! I believe I got it at Home Depot. It’s called pipe strapping. www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-3-4-in-x-10-ft-24-Gauge-Copper-Pipe-Hanger-Strap-33525/301505500?mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-BNG-D26P-026_001_PIPE_FITTING-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-2023&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-BNG-D26P-026_001_PIPE_FITTING-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-2023-71700000106036633-58700008262676761-92700075065924046&msclkid=b2c29b0aa3bb12802e8dfdc1e90dcb7e&gclid=b2c29b0aa3bb12802e8dfdc1e90dcb7e&gclsrc=3p.ds
Very cool, love the diy projects, my husband has almost all the materials anyway. I've been wanting some window flower boxes and always looking to save $$ to boot. Thank you!
Only thing I would have done different is made them longer and add more holes to the plastic tubs. Great job! I came looking here after getting frustrated with pinterest to see if someone had a similar idea i had in mine! Thank you!
Add gravel at the bottom of those trays next time. By adding only soil only you risk drowning plants when watering them. If you add a layer of soil you give the extra water you add a chance to escape to the bottom and since you really sprayed them there's a chance you'll have a lot of dead plants if you keep that up. You can also just add holes to the bottom too.
😻 this is amazing! I saw another tutorial that I would have to drill on the siding. I was going to stop thinking about this project. Thank you so much!!! Super easy! Question, my window frame is metal, can I still do this how you did it?
Glad I could help! you should still be able to as long as there is wood behind the metal or the metal is thick enough to support the weight. You may need a screw that is made for metal like a metal roofing screw. I would also put a bit of silicone caulk around the screws to prevent moisture from getting behind the metal. Good luck!
I left the bottom open. to keep the wood from getting wet and potentially rotting or attracting termites. Not the wood I used was pressure treated so it may have been fine to have a bottom but I thought I'd try this.
You can also use good quality artificial plants and flowers. Trust me, from the street you can't tell. Plus, you don't have to water them and you can change them with the seasons. Just store them and you can reuse them until they're too sun bleached or damaged from the elements.
Yes, I think this would work inside as well. But you would want to have a tray to catch the water at the bottom or just skip the step of drilling drainage holes in the plastic totes.
I have looked a lot of window box DIY videos and this was the best one. I just built three of these but I used a 1x2 board across the bottom instead of the little ledger boards to make it sturdier for holding the plastic boxes. I sanded and stained them and they look great. Thanks for the easiest and the most cost effective way to have great looking boxes. Three boards $2.56 =$7.68 and the plastic totes $8.00 for a total of $15.68. That is $5.23 for each one. Will use plumbers tape and old shelf supports to hold mine up. Thanks again.
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing. I’m glad my design is being used and even improved!
TY for the video. The middle support is a fantastic idea that hadn't occurred to me.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks!
Just perfect. A project for the summer.
Thanks! 😁
Thanks for this video. I am getting ready to make plant boxes love the way you made these boxes.
Thanks! Good luck with yours! Our boxes are still holding up great years later. 😁
great choice of material
Thanks! 😁
I use coffee filters (new or used ones) in the bottom to cover drainage holes to prevent soil running out the bottom.
Thanks so much! 😁 nice tip!
I've got the same old craftsman table saw. Got mine free off the side of the road. Looking to make my wife some window boxes, looks like a good system you got.
That was an incredible find! It's crazy what gets thrown away sometimes. Yeah we leave them up all year and these are on their second year and they look like they did when I built them.
I have the same window and wondering how to hang it without drilling it into the bricks. Thank you for the idea of using the copper. Where did you get the copper?
Glad it was helpful! I believe I got it at Home Depot. It’s called pipe strapping. www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-3-4-in-x-10-ft-24-Gauge-Copper-Pipe-Hanger-Strap-33525/301505500?mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-BNG-D26P-026_001_PIPE_FITTING-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-2023&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-BNG-D26P-026_001_PIPE_FITTING-NA-NA-NA-PLALIA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NA-2023-71700000106036633-58700008262676761-92700075065924046&msclkid=b2c29b0aa3bb12802e8dfdc1e90dcb7e&gclid=b2c29b0aa3bb12802e8dfdc1e90dcb7e&gclsrc=3p.ds
I was considering the nylon straps, too. I think I'll look into your supports. Thanks for saving me time.
Yeah, no problem. I'm glad I could help!
Very cool, love the diy projects, my husband has almost all the materials anyway. I've been wanting some window flower boxes and always looking to save $$ to boot. Thank you!
So happy to hear it! Thanks! :)
Very nice .👍
Thanks! 😁
A year later, how have the copper straps held up? Did you take down during winter or keep up?
They held up really well. We left them out over the winter, the house looks so much nicer with them even without plants.
Love this idea and will definitely try it , super cute 🥰
Thanks so much! Good luck! :)
Wow, clever idea!💗
Thanks! :)
Only thing I would have done different is made them longer and add more holes to the plastic tubs. Great job! I came looking here after getting frustrated with pinterest to see if someone had a similar idea i had in mine! Thank you!
Thanks for the tips! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice job!⚘️🌷🌼
Like this project! Good ideas!👍🏻
Thanks! :)
Are those fencing boards? The wood section can be overwhelming so trying to figure out what wood to look for. Love the video thanks!!
Yes they are! Thanks!
Great job
How did they hold up? Brackets inside instead i think.
Still using them and they still look great! 😄
Add gravel at the bottom of those trays next time. By adding only soil only you risk drowning plants when watering them. If you add a layer of soil you give the extra water you add a chance to escape to the bottom and since you really sprayed them there's a chance you'll have a lot of dead plants if you keep that up. You can also just add holes to the bottom too.
Thanks! I actually drilled a few holes in the bottom of the containers. It drains really well.
😻 this is amazing! I saw another tutorial that I would have to drill on the siding. I was going to stop thinking about this project. Thank you so much!!! Super easy! Question, my window frame is metal, can I still do this how you did it?
Glad I could help! you should still be able to as long as there is wood behind the metal or the metal is thick enough to support the weight. You may need a screw that is made for metal like a metal roofing screw. I would also put a bit of silicone caulk around the screws to prevent moisture from getting behind the metal. Good luck!
@@SimonSaysDIY Great, thanks!
copper strips best idea
Thanks! :)
Nice bro.good job
Thanks! I appreciate it!
How did the copper strips end up working out for you?
they held up really well. We just hung the flower boxes for the second year and they are still solid and look great!
If I don't have a table saw whats a good way to make the strips? Can I just leave them the original width?
You could buy a few pressure 1x2 or 1x3 to use instead.
@@SimonSaysDIYthank you
Did you pre drill before adding screws?
Yes I did. It wanted to split if I didn’t pre drill.
Hey Simon. Can we get a follow-up video on these? How is the wood holding up. Did the containers get brittle and crack?
Sure can, I will try to post something this coming week to update in these!
Thanks! I'll comment with the link when it's posted.
Is there any benefit to using the plastic containers versus just adding a bottom board with drainage and placing the planters directly in the planter?
I left the bottom open. to keep the wood from getting wet and potentially rotting or attracting termites. Not the wood I used was pressure treated so it may have been fine to have a bottom but I thought I'd try this.
I was going to say. Good question. I was thinking vinyl. Pressure treated wood I guess is fine. He’s a pro!
Plus the plants are moveable, so you can mix 'n' match them.
A small one for me
What size are the plastic containers?
You can also use good quality artificial plants and flowers. Trust me, from the street you can't tell. Plus, you don't have to water them and you can change them with the seasons. Just store them and you can reuse them until they're too sun bleached or damaged from the elements.
Yeah, these window boxes would work great for real of artificial flowers.
Thanks!
Do you think this would work on the inside of my house?
Yes, I think this would work inside as well. But you would want to have a tray to catch the water at the bottom or just skip the step of drilling drainage holes in the plastic totes.
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Thanks! :)
Great but music annoying. You are doing great I don’t mind no sound or natural sound
Thanks for the feedback! Sorry about that!
$4 + $2000 in tools
Lol 😂
Cheap....that's my pace for sure
Thanks so much! 😄
its 2022 and these are going to cost me like 100$ in lumber!
Not quite! lol But yeah, the wood prices have doubled since I made these. :)
A little fast for me.
Thanks for the feedback!