Give your home an easy Face Lift with Window Boxes

Refreshing your home’s front entry doesn’t require tons of work or expense.  In fact, you can give your face a quick and easy face lift, add to the curb appeal and increase your home’s value with something as simple as adding window boxes.

Window boxes filled with colorful flowers add instant character to your front and entry.  They come in all kinds of materials and styles to match any home’s architecture. Plastic, resin and composite window boxes are popular, but you also can choose from clay, stone, steel and ceramic options.  You can even build traditional wood window boxes or purchase low-maintenance ones that add charm and texture to your home’s siding.

Consider your budget, not just style, before purchasing window boxes. Metal planters filled with coconut liners look great on rustic homes and cost about $20 each. Vinyl self-watering window boxes are attractive and efficient, but convenience comes at a cost — over $100. Consider function, durability and sustainability as well. Desirable features include rust, UV and weather resistance; paintable surfaces, drainage holes or an attached saucer; and recyclable materials.

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