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How to Install a Window

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Last updated September 7, 2023

From helping with energy efficiency to framing a room in your home, windows provide protection and added style. When it's time to replace old windows in your current space, a few precautions and some simple steps will help you get the job done.
Read on for the general steps involved in window replacement. Learn how to measure, remove and install a remodel window.

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Difficulty:

Intermediate

Duration:

Over 1 day

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Table of Contents

  1. Replacement Window Types

  2. Measure the Window Opening

  3. Remove the Existing Window

  4. Prep and Dry Fit Window

  5. Install the Remodel Window

  6. Paint and Finish the Window