| Begin your work on the kitchen garden windows | | | | Use shims to level it and then screw into the |
| from outside. Cut through any sealant such as | | | | rough opening. To add support on the outside of |
| caulking. The casing around the window should be | | | | the window, screw in brackets. Measure the trim |
| scored to release paint and not harm the drywall. | | | | on the house, cut at a 45 degree angle. Screw |
| Pry off the interior casing by using a pry bar. | | | | into side of house. Caulk around the window. |
| Then the window should be pulled out. | | | | Put in insulation inside the house i.e. in the space |
| This takes two people, one person on the inside | | | | that is between the frame of the window and the |
| slowly pushes the window out while the person on | | | | opening. This keeps drafts out. At this point the |
| the outside catches it and lifts it down, if the | | | | inside casing can be attached. Measure it, cut and |
| outside person needs to go down a ladder then | | | | then nail it in. Caulk seams, fill in holes and you are |
| the person on the inside should come out and | | | | done. |
| help. | | | | You can get a kit that is customized for your |
| Find the center mark on the window frame to | | | | kitchen garden windows. You can get this from a |
| center your new window. Install an aluminum drip | | | | local retailer or an expert who can come to your |
| cap. Add spacer blocks so the window can be | | | | home for an inspection before making a |
| elevated to the correct level line. Lift the window | | | | recommendation. The frames come in vinyl, |
| up to the opening and put in place. | | | | aluminum or wood. |