This week, rather than spending it working in the garden, I undertook difficult task of fixing issue with one of the windows. The window as in great shape but part on the bottom that holds slider (casement window) was rotten. I inquired with company that does custom fixing and they quoted me huge amount of money for entire window replacement that would result in significant damage to stucco around the window. To be truthful, they did state if I know finishing carpenter, he might be able to fix it. Well, I decided to undertake this task. After intense research into methodology, I purchased a peace of hemlock that would be used to build the replacement part. The big risk was that was not sure of the extend of the damage and if I could not fix it, I would have to go with entire window replacement. It took me two and a half hours to remove window, clean rotten peace of wood, build new part so it would fir perfectly and provide the same function. Once I done this, I had to ensure that vapor barrier would be fix as well and new part would fit snugly into opening and perform the same way. It was a successful project and it took so long as I approached with philosophy " measure 3, no 4 times and cut it". I actually had to pre-test before each cut, to make sure that the effect would be desired. I settled part and with help of the glue, ensure that it is not moving and will serve as new support for existing window for long time.
This was very rewarding, specifically, knowing how much money I saved. I have wasting resources and not trying to fix before replacing anything. I am happy with the outcome and very satisfied with resolving the problem.
Quick update on the garden, weather is still crazy, so far there was only one day without storm in August. Humidity is so high here, especially that we are not used to it. This supposed to be dry climate and it feels the same as in Maritimes.
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