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On Saturday, Evan hustled to install two more new windows. In fact, he moved so quickly that I didn't get a chance to take pictures while he was working. But here's the finished product:
Not sure what we're going to do with the old windows:
So, three windows down -- five more to go. And maybe next year we'll do another five or so, after we see how these survive the winter. Yes, we've got that many more windows to replace.
For now, we are overjoyed at how nice the new windows look. Viewing them from inside (these are all in the living room), they look clean and sturdy. And, unlike the old windows, you can open them. Ah, nice to feel a breeze in the house...
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Gotta love the clean new working windows!
As for what to do with the old windows I can tell you what I did at our last house. But whether it would work for you depends on your decorating style.
With the double hung I mounted a mirror behind the glass and left the hardware. We hung it over the sink in our windowless powder room.
I also had a wide short basement window with three panes. On that we replaced the glass with mirrors, screwed some mismatch antique hooks and cabinet pulls around the frame and hung it in the entryway for hanging keys, hats, dog leashes, etc.
Posted by: gimbler | August 19, 2008 08:06 AM