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Brand-new shutters and window box help make this home sparkle. Get tips on how to build the window box.
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New shutters make a big difference in curb appeal for this landscape makeover. In this case, host Jason Cameron builds board-and-batten shutters. Below, find the instructions for creating your own shutters.
Jason uses pressure-treated plywood — wood that's been treated with chemicals to protect it from the elements. Measure your window for shutters. A good rule of thumb is that the shutters should be wide enough and long enough to fit over the windows. Even if the shutters are purely decorative, they should look like they fit.
Use a table saw to cut wood to measurements, creating three (or six) boards vertically for each shutter and two horizontal boards for each one.
Line up the three boards so they're even. Mark where you want the battens to go. In this case, Jason places the battens about eight8 inches from the top.
Use good-quality exterior-grade wood glue to secure the battens to the board.
Use an 18-gauge nail gun to nail the battens to the boards.
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