Who knew windows would be so exciting?

I am not sure if I am already an old woman or getting new windows really is that exciting....

As many of you know, Russ and I bought an older home. It was built in 1963 and has a lot of character but also has the same windows from when it was constructed. Over the past couple of months, Russ worked on getting different quotes on replacing the windows throughout the house. I had no idea how expensive new windows would be so we took our Christmas money and replaced half of them. We decided the first ones to attack would be the large bow window in our living room and the two windows in our master bedroom. These two rooms are where we spend majority of our time so we thought those were the most important. Eventually, we will replace all the windows. As you can see from the pictures, the windows were aluminum framing and very thin single pane. We replaced them with double pane and wood, so hopefully our house will be warmer as well!

Original Master Bedroom Windows

Old Bow Window

We ended up hiring a general contractor to do the work which actually ended up being an old family friend. I played soccer with his daughter in elementary and middle school and Mom sold him his house. The windows took three weeks to come in and three full days to install. We finally got new windows but little did I know there was more work for me. Since the bow window was custom made, it came in a little bigger so they had to open up the wall putting in new sheet rock and trim creating a big paint job for me. Also, lots of dust to clean up!

One of the new windows in the master bedroom before it was paintedIn the middle of replacing the bow window

We ended up replacing the five section bow window with a three section bay window. The original window was thinner so we could have five sections and in order to replace it with a bow window we could only do a four section. We wanted it to be an odd number so the middle part was flat so we went with a three section bay window where the two sections on the side are casement windows (open up by cranking them open). It is amazing the difference the it made by replacing the windows. I cannot wait to get them all updated! One step at a time Brittany.... I am getting a seat cushion made for the bay window though!

The new bay window!

One of the master bedroom windows all painted!