DIY Wine Crate Window Boxes

Wake up your windows with these simple window boxes. 

You will need: tape measure/ wine crates (visit your local wine shop)/ razor blade (for scraping labels)/ clamps/ drill and drill bit/ 1 1/4" bolts and nuts (quantity determined by size of window box)/ washers/ screwdriver/ pliers/ L-brackets (optional for hanging on a sill)/ plastic liner (optional for more permanent applications)/ soil/ plants/ stain and/or sealant or paint as desired.

Remove any labels from the outside of the crate. Use pliers to remove any leftover nails from the top of the crate. Note: The number of crates will be determined by the width of your window box. They come in a variety of lengths, but the majority of them are around 18" long. Measure your window first and be sure to take the tape measure to the wine shop. Your boxes should be as wide as your window and up to a 6 inches wider allowing for a 3 inch overhang on each side. 

Clamp the ends of the crates together. This is a good time to hide any printing directly on the box if you wish. Just press printed end to printed end. Drill a hole at the top center, bottom center, and each side (about halfway down) through the ends of both crates.