7 Ways to Use Your Tax Rebate

Add Window Boxes

Their appeal is universal because they project a cheerful attitude. Mix upright plants, mounding blooms, and trailing vines for texture.

Metal trough baskets are versatile and affordable, while wooden boxes can add architectural interest to the front of your house. Some boxes are even self-watering, which takes the hassle out of maintaining them if your eaves are deep.

Estimated cost: $200 per window