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As many of us new home owners can attest to, the home requires quite a bit of work. We pull the trigger on the location, today’s price range and the total layout of the home itself. Although the former owners had some work done to put it on the market, there is still many areas that need improving. Take that back patio aluminum slider for instance and surely it could be upgraded for looks, if not to be more energy efficient. So lets DIY our new windows. 
Taking for granite the want here is to change the size (width) there will be some demo needed to expose the exteriors nail fin. Otherwise proper dimensions for a retro replacement application is your procedure here. Using a vinyl or wooden line of product should not change anything. Once the demo has been completed, your new windows rough opening has to change via reframing. The header typically can stay if going smaller in width and adding some extra trimmer studs will suffice. When enlarging, the header has to come out and span the length of the new support posts or king studs to ensure the structural integrity is maintained. Some codes forbid certain square footage overages on the particular sides of your home. Check for city or county requirements locally to avoid any conflicts later on.
Lets get creative and learn how to install replacement windows
with a stool and apron on the inside, paint or stain grade diy window treatments that say “OH YEA” that is how we roll. After the windows in place you will have removed any existing treatment. Pick the moulding you’ll be using and some 3/4″ flat stock to cut and install for the stool, this little decorative shelve notches around the finish wall and goes beyond the casings, as well as hangs into the room about an inch past the front lower moulding. This is known as the apron, the stool separates the casing from the apron and sets flat on top of the stool. Take note to measure accurate and see where and what’s to take place. With the new moulding, cut some small tester pieces and mark the layouts so you can facilitate there spots. A miter saw and table saw will be of great help but a handsaw and a good angle square can do this as well, diy your new replacement windows before all the guest show this holiday season, and show off all you want…..good job again!!