Rip 1 off of one of those boards for the bottom.
Cedar shutters and window boxes.
From beautiful and long lasting stain grade cedar wood window boxes to economical and long lasting tapered white cedar wooden window boxes there is just the right cedar window box for you.
Cedar shutters and window boxes are one of the quickest ways to add charm to a house.
At a recent renovation this house was in dire need of charm and i opted to use cedar for the contrast it provided with the grey exterior color.
The shutters are simple to make and completely customizable.
Instructions cut 3 cedar boards to the width of your window.
Measure and mark another cedar board end for your side piece with the width of your board at the top and the width minus 1 at the bottom cut 3 of those.
The bad thing about cedar is that it turns color as it ages.
Protecting your window boxes.
Just combine various cedar boards up to six inches wide until you achieve the desired width.
Cedar shutters and window boxes are one of the quickest ways to add charm to a house.
Cedar is perfect for a project like this because it holds up well outdoors.