If the power is going to be out for a long time, buy dry or block ice to keep the refrigerator as cold as possible. Fifty pounds of dry ice should keep a fully-stocked 18-cubic-feet freezer cold for two days.
Instructions. Measure the width of the window and decide how wide the window treatments will be. Window valances should extend 2 inches beyond the window frame to allow for the support brackets. Being made of wood, box valances weigh more than fabric valances, so consider how they will be attached to the wall.
Step 1. Prepare the window box by drilling 1/2-inch diameter holes into the top corners of each box, 1 inch from the top and side of the box. Add a center hole for more support if the box is longer than 30 inches.ang the boxes under windows by attaching them directly to the wall of the home. Wooden window boxes are sturdier and have a longer life span than plastic ones. Use a plastic liner to increase the lifespan and prevent water damage. Purchase bolts to hang window boxes at stores that carry hardware supplies.