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When hanging a window box, the best results come when the box is as wide as the spacing of the studs framing the window.

Begin by predrilling holes in each end of the box (A), then insert eyescrews.

Next, drill a pilot hole in the wall for the hook. It should go into a stud, about an inch below the sill. Screw a hook into the hole, then hang one end of the box. Hold up the box, mark the spot for the second hook and install it. (Consider using a third hook in the center on long boxes.) Caulk around the holes. If the box tips forward, glue spacers made from scrap wood to the back of each end of the box (B). This not only helps the box hang straight, but also keeps it away from your house siding.

Just the Facts:
Materials:

  • Two 1/4-in. eyescrews (stainless steel or galvanized)
  • Two 1/4-in. hooks (stainless steel or galvanized)
  • Caulk
Tools: Drill; 3/16-in. bit; pencil
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