tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post5517803301887532552..comments2024-03-18T22:33:57.339-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: House Progress: Dining Room WindowsLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82859557615077322642015-12-04T04:47:52.264-05:002015-12-04T04:47:52.264-05:00I am always so grateful to find a good bargain. :)...I am always so grateful to find a good bargain. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30629608959330928332015-12-04T04:47:25.070-05:002015-12-04T04:47:25.070-05:00I wonder why you aren't seeing a big differenc...I wonder why you aren't seeing a big difference. One thing that's helping us is adding insulation in the walls, and of course, our winters are milder than yours. Even so I like a heavy curtain and those stay closed if it's really, really cold out. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-41793969701096212252015-12-03T19:48:25.330-05:002015-12-03T19:48:25.330-05:00Way to go on those windows, great score! Way to go on those windows, great score! Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-17201520075999681412015-12-03T10:23:05.017-05:002015-12-03T10:23:05.017-05:00I think our windows ran about $100 each when we go...I think our windows ran about $100 each when we got them two years ago. and honestly I don't feel any difference. although I don't see frost on the insides anymore so I guess they're working a bit. I think the better plan for us was for me to make thermal curtains for the windows...unfortunately the daughter likes to have no curtains on her windows...sigh live in the cold kid!Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81613695973443507462015-12-02T20:35:01.267-05:002015-12-02T20:35:01.267-05:00Lynda, if it wasn't for Dan none of this would...Lynda, if it wasn't for Dan none of this would get done. I barely know how to use a hammer and screw driver, LOLLeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31461274571456910462015-12-02T20:33:58.098-05:002015-12-02T20:33:58.098-05:00That's exactly what it is, stewardship of what...That's exactly what it is, stewardship of what we have. It often isn't much, but God is good and enables us to make it work!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51738946895076705432015-12-02T20:33:19.630-05:002015-12-02T20:33:19.630-05:00We were so fortunate to find that surplus supplier...We were so fortunate to find that surplus supplier! But you make a good point over time versus money. Sometimes it's a tough call. Sometimes it's worth paying someone to do. <br /><br />The old windows will eventually go into our greenhouse! I think I haven't blogged about that yet, but it's a good couple of years down the road. Unless we're blessed with both time and money to get it done. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-80679893665771595452015-12-02T20:31:07.837-05:002015-12-02T20:31:07.837-05:00You know, windows are one thing that have gotten s...You know, windows are one thing that have gotten sturdier and better made over the years. That's something! All our new windows have been amazingly heavy, but I'm thankful for the job they do in keeping our home snug and cozy. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-40189935004401487012015-12-02T20:24:57.668-05:002015-12-02T20:24:57.668-05:00I was hoping we'd get farther along! Too much ...I was hoping we'd get farther along! Too much problem solving, though, but we agreed it would be better to go slowly and make sure it works. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49632988184280370002015-12-02T20:24:02.283-05:002015-12-02T20:24:02.283-05:00Ed, doors and window are like that! We have about ...Ed, doors and window are like that! We have about half of them replaced now, and the difference in keeping warm or cool is noticeable. Plywood not so much, but it means it won't be long before the project is done!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31777099458048468372015-12-02T17:19:19.472-05:002015-12-02T17:19:19.472-05:00My brain hurts just thinking about it. Im a round...My brain hurts just thinking about it. Im a round peg, square hole kinda gal and find it hard to visualise what needs to come next. Just watch me trying to put appliances together. I still havent worked out how to empty our new vac. <br /><br />Awesome bargaining - those are crazy prices. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12605358521258969537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-15620869891379458562015-12-02T14:52:08.393-05:002015-12-02T14:52:08.393-05:00I am always amazed at Dan's and your ingenuity...I am always amazed at Dan's and your ingenuity in finding economical and good-looking solutions for EVERYthing! I am confident God blesses your good stewardship. :-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-49976391302978279212015-12-02T14:45:25.933-05:002015-12-02T14:45:25.933-05:00Oh my. 50 dollars for replacement windows. Makes...Oh my. 50 dollars for replacement windows. Makes my wallet wince anew at having had to choose time over money when we replaced our two. Hope to see those old ones reused around your farm, they're still lovely!<br />jewlzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13388035539612539051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46794864495052064092015-12-02T11:34:23.168-05:002015-12-02T11:34:23.168-05:00Ugh! I thought having a new window put in was nerv...Ugh! I thought having a new window put in was nerve wracking. We replaced a bay window two weeks ago. The old one came out easily but revealed a 4" uninsulated gap on one side. Windows made today are much heavier than those of 30 years ago, and we were unprepared for the hundreds of extra pounds. I had to knock on doors to find help. It's worth it though, don't you think! They'll be wonderful!Robin Follettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089918182390554269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-12216964822255335042015-12-02T11:32:31.459-05:002015-12-02T11:32:31.459-05:00Sandy, that is so true. Fortunately it always seem...Sandy, that is so true. Fortunately it always seems to work out! Maybe not as we originally plan, but usually better. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27309854811578686522015-12-02T11:31:50.295-05:002015-12-02T11:31:50.295-05:00Debbie, hello and welcome! Those old houses are an...Debbie, hello and welcome! Those old houses are anything but level and square! We're just working within our means, and I'm thankful to have both the discount on windows and a clever husband. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-83140450277889258752015-12-02T11:29:42.634-05:002015-12-02T11:29:42.634-05:00It's the proverbial one thing leads to another...It's the proverbial one thing leads to another. The first one will be slow-going, but hopefully the second one will be a breeze. We're just hoping to get the rain tank in before the summer dry spell!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-10961144704685661552015-12-02T11:28:01.672-05:002015-12-02T11:28:01.672-05:00LOL, you really must hate dealing with those windo...LOL, you <i>really</i> must hate dealing with those windows. I can't say Dan is all that thrilled with the project, but he agrees we'll be more energy efficient with them. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-79342029276502742192015-12-02T11:10:16.438-05:002015-12-02T11:10:16.438-05:00Argh! What a big teaser you are! I was so eagerl...Argh! What a big teaser you are! I was so eagerly reading and scrolling down to see how those side panel windows would look combined with the big window and . . . to be continued! Just kidding. <br /><br />How well I know that these DIY projects have to be fit into the time available for them and always take longer than expected because of all the creative thinking involved! We're figuring the design part of a new chicken house and I know we've spent three times as much time on the paper plans as it will take to build it!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60690224917266294722015-12-02T08:59:00.927-05:002015-12-02T08:59:00.927-05:00Replacing windows and doors has always scared me b...Replacing windows and doors has always scared me because there is a time element involved. I finally replaced our front door last year but still felt like I had to rush to get it in by the end of the day. But in reality, like your windows, in a worst case scenario I could just board it up until the next day. Fortunately, I don't have any windows to replace so I can just live vicariously through your postings of doing the same for the time being.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7267766744269364732015-12-02T08:16:26.627-05:002015-12-02T08:16:26.627-05:00Leigh,
Sometimes you just have to deal with what&...Leigh,<br /><br />Sometimes you just have to deal with what's available. I know the end result will look amazing. Both you and Dan put your heads together and in return end up with beautiful results. Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-69047781253692254582015-12-02T08:07:57.606-05:002015-12-02T08:07:57.606-05:00New follower here. I really enjoy your posts. Let ...New follower here. I really enjoy your posts. Let me congratulate you on you ingenuity of solving your window needs and doing it so economically. We live in a very old home and nothing is square! I too am married to a problem solver. Aren't we blessed. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612935931627314524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-88168595029192371812015-12-02T03:22:18.413-05:002015-12-02T03:22:18.413-05:00I like your challenge and hope you pull it off bef...I like your challenge and hope you pull it off before the throngs of winter are in full flight. Its a great feeling to do things on budget, even if it requires a little more brain power. ;)<br /><br />Your windows feel like our retaining walls - some hard yakka ahead, before you get to the job you were really focussing on. Ours is a new vegetable bed.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4908150567227438852015-12-02T00:14:00.893-05:002015-12-02T00:14:00.893-05:00Oh ya cleaning out my manure spreader with a spoon...Oh ya cleaning out my manure spreader with a spoon.....<br /><br />In the rain....<br />PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38475364720190237872015-12-02T00:13:10.111-05:002015-12-02T00:13:10.111-05:00I Hate putting in replacement windows. It ranks u...I Hate putting in replacement windows. It ranks up there with plumbing jobs that involve moving parts. I would rather clean out my manure spreader than do either of those jobs.<br />PioneerPreppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269878017447335944noreply@blogger.com