How To Replace Your Windows | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner select and install energy-efficient "replacement" windows.

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How To Replace Your Windows | Ask This Old House

[Skammerd]

Her screaming off camera was priceless. But kudos to her for actually participating. Here's a young homeowner that's actually trying.

[dustoff]

I'm telling you... There is no blasted way my windows would be that easy to remove or install. I'd need to hire a carpenter, drywall specialist, painter and divorce lawyer to complete the window replacement. Not to mention the ER visit.

[TrussttN]

I usually measure 4 times for any job. Once before I do it, three times afterwards to figure out wtf I did wrong and if it’s still salvageable.

[MikeHurtubise]

I'm in the millwork design business, This is the first person in 32 years I've come across that knew the difference between window "stool" & "sill" Nice job!!!

[gaglug]

The exact measurements on the original windows shows you how well built that house was.

[westsideken]

FYI, windows have one of the highest markups in installation and material costs in the entire home improvement industry, and it's one of the easiest DIY projects.

[MSIk]

5:37 LOL poor girl. Tommy doesn't even look up. he expected it haha

[boatdetective]

I actually met Tom on a job and spent a bit of time chatting. This guy is 100% legit.

[davidkwiatkowski]

I would love to have Tom's help for one week! Just can't get any better than to watch a Pro do things the right way.... Thank you Tom!

[damiangrouse]

A squarely installed window? That installer was a god!

[Igorkocev]

Tom is the best.. Watching and listening this guy makes me feel I can do ANYTHING... Thank you Tom!!!

[BWIL]

I've watched this video a few times and i still laugh when she's carried the window away and the spring pops out. I don't know how Tommy didn't laugh

[gabriellemarseille]

Thank you so much for all the instructions on how to replace, fixed or remodeling a old house as a home owner I couldn’t been more thrill of those videos please keep them coming thanks again

[scottcurrence]

Always nice to have good "weatherstrippin"! I love this old house and Tommy.

[treeguyable]

Replaced all my windows, including a huge bay window, new front door, storm door, and complete double patio door and frame. They all look, and function great 20 yrs later. I guess, when you don't know what you are doing, you go slow, take your time, make sure it is right the first time. Great vid.

[dmccar]

This did not help me reinstall Windows on my laptop at all.

[LeonardoRodriguez-vqgo]

you sir are a true professional, this video showed me what I was looking for to save me enough money in the installation thank you so much 🙏

[DavidS-pwgd]

Just had 37 impact windows replaced! Not even close to what they did! From the outside used a multi tool to cut the jam to remove the windows & spring assembly. No trim on the inside or outside was removed or touched. I guess every situation is different. He is the most knowledgeable. He is the Guru!

[tonio]

Great job Emily! It was great to see a fellow young home owner willing to give it a shot.

[STBRetired]

I wish this was done on an older window in an older home so I could see how much more work there would need to be done to create a suitable frame for the replacement window.