This week-end was all about Farm Boss installing a new living room window after removing an old one. The complication was the new one was 5'x9', weighing 350 lbs. and the old one was very old, not safety glass, and had a crack in the big section. Thanks to help from our son and friend, Parapluie's husband, Fisherman, it went unbelievably smoothly. I had worried most about getting out the old one because of that crack but even that went quite well.
Actually my part in all of this (besides choosing the window originally) was to enjoy some time with Parapluie, to praise how great it looked, to not suggest better ways to do the job (that is RARELY appreciated), and to stay out of the way. Well I did prepare a noon meal.
The new window is gorgeous and will be even better when the job is totally finished. It will take awhile as there will have to be some new siding purchased. With the window in, nothing else is a rush.
Having a double paned window there makes the house quieter, warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, and thanks to a government program, we get a very nice tax break.
More photos will come after the wooden valance above the window is removed, the trim reinstalled and the plastic off the glass. I am in no hurry about that either.
7 comments:
If private citizens can do such a good job why can't the government ? The window looks great Rain. Well done to all ! :-)
Gorgeous window! Rain and Parapluie, made for each other ;-)
Beautimous!
That's a beautiful window, rain. And yes, double pane makes a huge difference.
It looks Beautiful!! How wonderful that that the men in your life can do these things...BRAVO, Farm Boss amd "helpers"...(lol)
An isn't it wonderful that you get a Tax Break, too!
Very nice. And you will be amazed about the difference in sound and temperature from changing a window that big to double paned.
We priced double paned for our seven unit complex this year when we had all the other stuff done, but we had already each been assessed $11,000. Everybody says that it makes a world of difference.
And I'm impressed with Farm Boss and friends for doing the job and saving you lots of money.
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