Dress up your deck or porch with this DIY wooden railing planter.
This one is made with two DIY window boxes.
In just a few hours, you’ll have instant curb appeal!
Credit: Brie Passano
Step 1: Build Window Boxes
Start by building two window boxesbased on our how-to instructions.
Sand and stain as desired before making the rest of the railing planter.
Drill two or three 3/8-inch drainage holes in the bottom of each box.
Credit: Dera Burreson
Step 2: Measure and Cut
Measure the railing width and baluster width.
Board sizes will differ according to your porch railing.
Cut all pieces to lengthusing a circular saw.
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The 1 x 4-inch board should be 1 inch longer than the length of the planters.
Cut two side braces from the 1/2 x 1-1/2-inch cedar board.
Side braces should be cut at a 15-degree angle on both ends to match up with the window boxes.
Credit: Dera Burreson
Use it to cut two boards that are the same length as the planters.
Add a brace to each planter’s back and bottom edge using wood screws.
see to it all edges are aligned.
Pre-drill all holes before screwing them together; do not secure with glue.
Align the angled side to the angled bottom edge of the window box.
Step 6: Install on Railing
Head to the installation site with a helper.
Position the second window box on the other side.
Attach the second window box to the side and top braces.
