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Window boxes are a beautiful way to add color and manner to your home's outside. They are very versatile, as you can choose any color and plant that yous prefer. They can fifty-fifty be a convenient addition to a kitchen if you use them to plant herbs or vegetables. To hang a window box on your home, you tin use mounting brackets or vinyl siding hooks. One time you learn how to install your window boxes, they'll stay secure on your house all year round.

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    Use a pencil and measuring tape to marking 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the bottom of the window. Make your pencil marker straight in line with the window frame. Do this on both sides of the window. This mark is where the top of the subclass volition get.[1]

    • If y'all have the blazon of window that swings out, measure and mark down 6 inches (15 cm) to viii inches (20 cm) instead.

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    Fasten the mounting subclass onto the side of the business firm with a drill and spiral. On your mounting subclass you volition run into 2-3 holes that your screws become in. Place the bracket under the window, right under your pencil mark. If there are 3 holes, use a drill to insert the screw into the eye hole on your bracket. (The top hole will exist used later on to secure the box to the brackets.) If there are just 2 holes on your brackets, insert the screw into the top hole.[2]

    • You should employ a 3-inch (seven.6 cm) galvanized decking screw.
    • Exist certain to attach the mounting subclass to the solid wood window frame—not the window trim.[3]

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    Utilize a level to check that the bracket is straight. Earlier you enter your second spiral, place a 2-foot (0.61 one thousand) level next to your bracket to make certain that it is perfectly aligned and straight. This step is very important so that your window box doesn't end up crooked on your window.[iv]

    • You'll know your subclass is straight when the chimera on the level is centered between the lines on the tube.

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    Drill the 2nd screw. One time you are sure that the box is level, drill your second smash into the bottom hole. This pigsty should be directly above where the window box will sit.[5]

    • These screws volition exist hidden by the window box once you lot complete your install.

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    Install the second mounting bracket level with the first one. Place the 2nd bracket under the window, right at the pencil mark you lot made on the other side of the window. This time, use a 4-foot (1.2 yard) level to ensure that the two brackets are fifty-fifty. Then, echo steps ii-three to drill the holes in your bracket and fasten information technology in place.[6]

    • When using the level, take note of where the bubble is located inside the tube. If the chimera is to the correct of the lines, your window box will lean downward to the left. If the bubble is on the left of the lines, your window box will slope down to right. Make sure the chimera is directly in the center before yous drill the nails.

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    Set the window box on the installed brackets. Now that your mounting brackets are attached and secure to the side of your firm, y'all can place your window box on summit of them! Make sure that the box is centered on the brackets. You can do this by using a measuring tape to measure the overhang of the brackets. For instance, each side of the window box may hang 3 inches (7.6 cm) over the brackets.[vii]

    • If your window box has an angled side, brand sure that is facing outward. It should exist the front of your box.

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    Secure the window box to the brackets with a drill and two.5 inch (6.four cm) screws. You will need to spike the box to the brackets, or it volition easily autumn off. Use the drill to insert galvanized decking screws that are ii.five inches (6.4 cm) into the upper back of the box and the top of the mounting brackets.[eight]

    • At present you have completed the secure install and tin make full and decorate your window box.

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    Purchase vinyl siding hooks. You should never drill holes or nail through vinyl siding. Your all-time selection for hanging window boxes if your firm exterior is fabricated of vinyl siding is to buy hooks fabricated especially for vinyl siding. This volition prevent any impairment to your house. You lot can buy these hooks at whatsoever abode improvement or gardening shop.[9]

    • Each vinyl siding claw will hold upwards to 12 pounds (5.4 kg) of weight, so keep that in heed when purchasing and filling your window boxes.

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    Install ii vinyl siding hooks under your window. The great thing virtually vinyl siding hooks is that they practise not require any tools to install. They work by placing the claw in betwixt the siding panels. To practise this, take the end of the hook that has a rounded shape and put it between the sidings just under the window. Gently wiggle information technology until you feel it snap into place.[10]

    • Continue in heed that these hooks will only work if your firm has vinyl siding. It volition not work on brick or stone firm siding.
    • Install at to the lowest degree two hooks per window box to ensure that the box is secure on the side of your firm.
    • Once you lot install your hooks, you will be able to easily move them around to adjust for the length of your window boxes. Just be careful that you practice not scratch the surface of the siding.

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    Hang a metal window box on the vinyl siding hooks. Metallic window boxes work best with vinyl siding hooks, because they typically have holes that will slide correct onto the hooks. Make sure you distance the hooks so that they are on each end of the box. This will ensure that the weight is evenly distributed and the box is level.[11]

    • If yous desire to use a wooden window box, y'all can cut two slits in the back of the box where your hooks will fit.

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    Measure the width and peak of your windows. You want to make certain your window box fits your window accordingly. Before you become started, measure your windows with a yardstick or tape measure. Choose a window box that spans the entire width of your window.[12]

    • A window box that is likewise short will wait off-balance, while one that is also long might brand your house look too crowded.
    • You lot should also consider the height of your window box. The height should be about 20-25 percentage of the height of the window that you're hanging information technology from.

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    Choose a window box that is at least viii inches (20 cm) in depth and length. Your window box needs to be large plenty to conform the plants you'll be putting in them. Flowers and other plants need plenty room to abound.[13]

    • Larger window boxes, 1 foot (0.30 grand) in depth and width, would be all-time if you want to include a lot of plants to fill out the box.

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    Find a window box with drainage holes. Plants grown in pots need drainage holes so that they don't sit in wet soil. If the window boxes you buy practise non have holes, you will need to drill holes in the lesser before installing.[14]

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    Go a railing planter to further decorate your house exterior. Possibly y'all accept some cute railings in front of your home, or a deck that you want to decorate with plants. You can always buy a railing planter box. They come up with hooks attached to the box, and then y'all tin easily hang them over a railing without any tools required.[fifteen]

    • Effort to find planters with rubber or plastic coating. Metal brackets will scrape your railing and cause damage.

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