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[@nwembly]

LEVEL TIP: when using a level by yourself, especially the longer ones….add a ‘rubber band’ (preferably a fatter one if you have it) on each end of the level. It grips the surface and stops it from sliding and moving around when trying to hold and mark with one hand.

[@hatchett999ify]

Nice tip!!

[@chriscolameco6850]

DUDE 🤯 THANK YOU

[@gabrielmaynard]

I also suggest cursing loudly at yourself, the world, and finally the level in that order. That seems to keep it in line long enough to get the job done before it ultimately falls again.

[@chriscolameco6850]

The craftsman 4’ BOX Beam has this built in ** if you’re in the market for a new one. My husky was bent to hell 😂😂

[@The_Cyberz]

But then it’s possibly no longer perfectly straight. Not a good idea for precision work.

[@marlorenee4193]

I LOVE that you leave the bloopers in like not measuring right. It makes me feel confident that even pros make mistakes too. Thank you.

[@bluecrystals6864]

Yes!! I laughed so hard when he didn’t measure right because that is real life right there!!

[@ShotbyWood]

The whole idea of finishing everything, and then install a window. Just to show us how its done. 100% thoughtfull exactly what I was look i ng for. Thank you🙏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🤝🏾👊🏾

[@NotChar]

Jeff is the human personification of dad sounds

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

LOL, I am finally speechless. Cheers!

[@gregkoch3658]

Hi just noticed you were grinding the siding and sawing without your safety glasses on.

[@NotChar]

@@gregkoch3658 if you keep watching this channel you'll see that he almost never wears protective gear except for a few exceptions

[@bennaive4438]

WOW! Things I didn't think of! Great video.

[@borp6912]

15:54

[@jamievalentin1193]

It's so refreshing to see you make mistakes, laugh them off and get back to work, completing the job with a great attitude!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Absolutely! Mistakes happen . no need to let it ruin your day as well. Cheers!

[@ashishjoshi1262]

Love that you don't edit out the mistakes! Nice job!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

That is the best part. Cheers!

[@shamzpachino]

Ashish Joshi I’m glad you left the undercut in the video. It’s not easy working and explaining everything as you go. That itself is a talent. You still made this look easy. Great video. Thanks. I’m soaking up all this great information. 💯

[@SparkyCollins77]

mistakes?

[@TravelingDorks]

Well, you did say measure once, cut twice. Lol

[@coreyw7684]

I'm an HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic by trade but still must spend countless hours planning my DIY jobs even before I make the first cut. Helps me make sure everything turns out perfect. These videos are usually the first thing I watch before I get started. Maybe I'll bump into you one day at Home Depot Carleton Place/Kanata Jeff.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

“Somebody doesn’t know how to measure”.............what a confessed humbling statement. Thanks for the purposefully screwing up. Most of us might do that. Great video once again.

[@TMcGee123]

Jeff seems like the best person to work with. He has the personality I look for when working with someone. Calm, easy going, and a sense of humor(no matter how dad it may be 😆). Thanks for all your help Jeff.

[@brianmccutcheon3205]

Good to see a bloke making mistakes like the rest of us. Thank you 🙏

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I never claim to be perfect. just a hard working dad. Cheers!

[@pierre-marcrioux5015]

Thank God you're still there during this COVID-19 crisis! Thanks, Jeff! Could you do a video on things people could do, renovation-wise, for a bit of money and time? I mean, people are stuck home anyways, might as well make the best of the situation! Cheers!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

filming that this thursday to be released on Saturday night. Cheers!

[@thediyhomeowner2968]

Very nice. I like how even the pros make mistakes. It took me hours of footage on KZbin to watch and then about 2 days to install my window. But It is installed and looks great!

[@darrinscoilsclouds1498]

I love it. My dad is a carpenter and works just like you. “ yup that looks about right” and “ 3 inches plus a little more. Perfect. “

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

carpentry is not a science but rather an art! Cheers!

[@Legendnum23]

Using a grinder without glasses is ballzy lol. Once a journeymen told me he had tiny piece of sheet metal go into his eye and had to have it drilled out. I was like NAH ima wear my glasses this time lol

[@anitaduncan8190]

Really like your DIY videos and like that you welcome tips from your viewers. I grew up learning a lot of renovating methods from my father but as they say you never stop learning One thing I can suggest for installing windows is to work from sawhorses and a plank which gives you better control of the window and a clear view of how it is fitting in the space. It also gives you a place closer to set it down and re lift if you need to remove it. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@Snowmunkee]

Damn, Jeff, I have been spending hours on KZbin and other places trying to learn how to do this and you go ahead and make a video about it. Moving this up the list a bit

[@kkarllwt]

Always take the vinyl siding off. It is easy to put back on with coated screws and washers. Then , always buy a window with a built in 'J' channel. Flash the bottom to lay over a siding course. ( water out and down ). flash the sides. Install the window. flash the top and put the siding back on.

[@YULABEBE]

agreed

[@kamailegilman6532]

I love how real and humble you are. Thank you for the teaching.

[@jimmypautz]

Loved the safety squint when you were cutting

[@redone6590]

Thank you very much for the time you spend for us. I am a foreigner and have worked in Europe all my life - we have other technologies and materials and your videos help me a lot! Thanks again! I wish you many rich and non-greedy customers !!!

[@AfflictionAce]

I've been watching for a long time but only realized I could subscribe today... DONE. Also donated $20 to No Kid Hungry. Your videos helped me remodel our last house that was built in 1967. Other than new windows and vinyl siding, it was pretty much all original, with avocado green appliances, a dropped kitchen ceiling, and original carpet upstairs (it was GROSS, lol). There were also SO much terrible attempts at DIY work on the house. Hot wires tied into grounds and stapled across ceilings to name a couple. Anyway, I bought the house for 175k and by doing all the work myself and a 50k investment I was able to sell it for 400k!. Did the whole house, kitchen, bathrooms, floors, plumbing, electrical, drywall, you name it and you helped me! Seriously, you are the best man! Makes me wish I had gone into construction so it wasn't so stressful every time I run into something I'm not expecting, but I'm learning! and I love building stuff! In relation to this video though, I need to replace aluminum framed windows in our newer house built in 1992 that has wood siding. Is the process much different? and do you recommend measuring and buying custom windows or is the stuff from Home Depot okay, or maybe something else? Thanks in advance! Respectfully, ~Ace

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

We will be doing a live members only show in a few weeks so I will be teaching how to show to save even more money and get better quality. Cheers!

[@m.v.1230]

The original builder had his reasons; old school summer ventilation to cool the home. Times change and so do building techniques. All serve their own purpose. Do love this channel and all the useful information you demonstrate, thank you.

[@rogercook4224]

I love your “get er done” attitude! I’ve been in the building trades my whole life and contractors are still scared of what you’re doing lol. 15 years ago I cut out a 32” back door to my house and ripped out the drywall and cut all the studs out and installed double studs and installed a big sliding glass door and it’s still good to this day. It’s a rental home I still own. Now I’m in another home that I want to add windows to and I have more work than I can handle and the window companies I’ve called say they only replace existing windows not new ones. My wife with no experience could replace existing windows. I guess I have to do it myself which brought me to your video.

[@ronniereeves9877]

Awesome job. I install a lot of windows and I always drill a 3/8 hole in the outside vinyl and then screw through the second layer. As not to pinch the frame and cause the IGU to crack, in weather where the tempature can fluctuate and the vinyl will expand and contract. The windows will usually come with 3/8” hole cover as well

[@bennettpisek5566]

Thanks Jeff. Always good to get your pointers. I’ll be installing new windows next year; was going to do them this year, but the big blanket of snow changed my mind. I will be adding foam insulation though, so I don’t get big air drafts during the Winter.

[@rickv5004]

As a German I’m simply stunned you can just create a larger opening because our houses are built of reinforced steel, brick, concrete, and stone, and you could never just tear them apart like that.

[@AHalz]

I wanted to know what song said ‘from the windows to the wall..’ and here I am, looking at this very informative video. Thanks Lil Jon for directing me towards this channel 😂

[@michellebaker4247]

A lot easier to use the zip tape type stuff around the window before the siding but you did it after,and it’s still great looking.I really love your color choices for that siding to!

[@DeepWebDiary]

Every man needs a window he can jump out of every now and again 👍🏼

[@jameskilbride107]

Watching you realize you messed up the measurement was actually really helpful and something I wish more folks showed! Thanks for posting this.

[@eee387]

Love that you made the measuring mistake. I've done that too many times to remember. I liked seeing your recovery from the mistake. It will help me when I inevitably do it again.

[@alexrosas9650]

Owning your mistakes and your positive attitude gives you a thumb up. New subscriber here. Thanks for the tips.

[@raesunshine7982]

You make it look so easy,lucky family.Loved this video.Explains good and easy to understand.God bless you.

[@timrxn5414]

This was EXACTLY the video I needed, thank you so much. There are NO other videos I’ve been able to find in how to deal with how to handle vinyl siding installed before a window. In my case, need to replace rotted window, 35 ft above grade

[@Grimjack13]

Jeff your dexterity and confidence with a running angle grinder is admirable.

[@aidongyin4029]

I bet 99% of viewers are dads

[@travattanz]

I’m that 1% 🙁 just didn’t have a dad to teach me

[@thisisme64T]

Moms and grandma s also.

[@janawright1715]

1%

[@user-yn4xc8kt3i]

I'm a single lady

[@joshmoore1292]

Lol. Dads = +1

[@rone1954]

You cease to amaze me. Keep on keeping it real. Thanks Jeff

[@9brian9871]

😅Ha ha...read what you wrote carefully. It is an insult as written.

[@gamiddop]

You can add a pvc trim board like a versatec instead of using a j channel. It looks nicer and you would be cutting back an additional 3 inches on each side for the board allowing you plenty of room to flash properly.

[@oussamas22]

Wouldn’t you have to use the j channel at the edge of the PVC trim board to close off the edge of the cut siding as well? Or how would you otherwise cap the cut siding? Legitimately would like to know. Thanks 👍

[@Azlynnnnn]

Great video as always, learning to do so much myself! I'd like to recommend a future topic I've seen other's cover poorly which is moving plumbing, maybe you want to move your kitchen sink from an outside wall to an inside wall, or an island How would you move the supply and drain? This seems like a great topic for a future vid! Thanks for your hard work so far.

[@chrismclaughlin-qw5bu]

As always, a fantastic film. I really like the notion of finishing things off before installing a window. We appreciate you taking the time to show us how to do things around the house and providing all the information.

[@marianorodriguez2659]

Manufacturers recommendation on Henry blue skin, or any peal and stick should always be installed with primer, following after caulking your seams. Also need to pre cut your all for corners waterproofing.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

yup they always sell you stuff you don't need. Cheers!

[@lapnguyen3369]

I like your honesty show peoples we are human can make mistakes, just correct our mistakes and move on 🙏👍

[@dubes5594]

I'm glad you didnt cut the window hole too big! Most of my mistakes happen when I'm distracted. Unfortunately I'm easily distracted.

[@drelliott2833]

ILMAO... If it was me doing it I would have cut 49 inches with the window being 39. Your vids are great!

[@9897431]

the dad grunts make me laugh but mannn this guy is SO likeable!!!! the son's awesome by association

[@MinHongJiwoodstudio]

hi...I made a wood window after watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

[@HughJassill]

Hey! Huge fan of the channel, but as someone who used to install windows and siding professionally I have to be “that guy” for a minute. Tearing down the vinyl on that size of wall and re-installing it later could have been relatively quick. Doing so would have made the window and J-channel installation MUCH easier. Also, the siding directly beneath the bottom piece of J-channel should really have a piece of matching under-sill attached. This will keep the comparatively loose piece of Dutchlap vinyl inside the J-trim from deflecting during expansion and contraction. When this occurs it looks identical to aluminum coil stock “oil-canning” in the heat. I’m assuming this opening already has a header above it since there was previously a door in its place, otherwise you could see issues with settling later on. However, if it didn’t have a “proper” load path before and was fine for years regardless, was it ever really a problem? Lastly, caulking the J-channel to the window WILL NOT make the window weatherproof. I have personally witnessed severe interior water damage as a direct result of this particular scenario, the moisture can hide successfully for years until it’s a big problem. To avoid this, always caulk the brick mould trim to the flashing tape or housewrap. By the way, I’m so happy to see a contractor who understands the importance of sill-seal flashing tape! That being said, it’s YOUR home and I’m just some guy on the internet, everyone’s mileage may vary. I’ve seen some shockingly janky things inside of old farmhouses that remained perfectly stable for decades, despite being inherently flawed in their execution. I really love what you do and the videos you make, be well!

[@daviddesilva4971]

Blablabla.

[@daviddubois4744]

Josh DeMoss well said

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I made this video more for fun than a guide to being perfect. Having said that a true fan of the channel should also be a subscriber. but no pressure. Cheers!

[@holdenbeck8636]

Agreed. If this was my house, I would have definitely taken down siding, and used new construction windows. I can't imagine doing this to either my house or a client's house.

[@nedcramdon1306]

Thumbs up on your work!! Had a piece of grinder shrapnel fly into my cornea and it was a horrible next few weeks and the only reason my hearing is still good is because the last 15 years or more I've always worn hearing protection. Got all kinds of crap in my eyes over the years before using safety gear.

[@JennMariie7]

I don’t need to add a window but I’m here to support!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Jenny, I appreciate it! Stay Safe!

[@mrj4264]

I'm little confused, I understand most things in this video but you didn't say what version of Windows you're installing on your wall, should I install windows 10, or an older version for older walls? Thanks!

[@gordonbowman6851]

Windows 98 I believe is ideal for this installation

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Very Nice! I wish I had a good response but the Question is already perfect! Cheers!

[@gordonbowman6851]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY you make interesting videos with entertainment we supply entertainment within the comments, it's a self balancing system we have .

[@lcook0825]

Hoping you and your entire family are well during this trying time. Stay safe.

[@marlyce]

Your knowledge is just AMAZING. I can't get enough!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Wow, thanks!

[@racerx6384]

In situations like this if im not taking off the siding or its a brick house with tar paper behind the stud framing liquid flashing is the best bet. Get a sausage of prosoco fast flash. You can even apply it in the rain moisture helps the curing.

[@genefoster8936]

I like your RenoVision more than the Reality Renovision. Both are great, but there are lots of shows that show the before and after of project. On your Renovision you educate me to what's involved. Like what is involved in replacing a tub and the tile surrounding. So stuff I have don't but you let me know that little thing that makes the difference. Thanks.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers gene!

[@zteaxon7787]

Very reassuring to see a legend like you also makes mistakes. Blood circulation musn't have been great that day😅 We all have these with notable exception. Things always seem to go so smooth it had to happen at some point. I'm sure not everything makes the cut. Thanks for this great entertainment and education.

[@pinkfluffydino8217]

Love that you leave your oops in when you measured wrong. Makes me feel better about the times I’ve done something similar lol

[@annamatre4577]

I am entertained as I watch your video and learned at the same time. excellent coaching. thanks!

[@kclefthanded427]

It never hurts to laugh once in a while

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Especially at oneself. Cheers!

[@lionfromjam7282]

Higher, higher higher, right there. Ha ha, I'm loving it. It doesn't get any sexier than that. Stay right there, don't move, I'll be right back.. Only Jeff can make putting in a window this sexy!!

[@9brian9871]

Gotta love the title for this video..not sure about you guys in Canada, but here in Texas, the only place we put windows is in a wall! Anyway...I always learn something when watching your vids. I find myself sitting and watching...even ones that I have no plans for the project. Entertaining as well as educational. As always, thanks for these.

[@jeremeyellis16]

LOL... I'm so happy to see that you make simple mistakes like mismeasuring like I do!! Most encouraging thing I've seen all week. HAHAHA

[@CG-11235spiral]

That is the easiest way to flash a window in a remodel I have ever seen. Vinyl siding is nice these days...

[@machina_aeterna]

This guy's videos are legit.

[@mram7715]

Thanks for leaving that mis measurement issue in the vid. I thought that only happened to me. I feel better 👍🏽🙏🏻

[@andyfromdenver]

Awesome video, sir. Thank you. "measure once, cut twice" XD A+

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@SavedByFaithInJesus]

6:45 My parents added on to our house before I was born. They added a Kitchen, Living room and basement. The former Living room became the parents bedroom and the Kitchen became the "Old Kitchen"; now housing the washer/dryer etc. I grew up calling this room the "Old Kitchen" and when ever I toured child hood friends houses I always asked "why don't you have an "Old Kitchen"?

[@normajeanvas9532]

Thought I could install a window myself. This video changed my mind. So many different cutting tools, better get the J trim right.

[@katfranoutofthashade2325]

Love you cut 39 instead 49 it happens ❤great job

[@Doug1956]

Measure once cut twice. Predicting the future !

[@tyronesart]

8:30 is why I love this channel so much haha

[@felipepubillones2768]

Watching all these advanced videos and I only really need to know drywall patching. At this rate I might as well redo my dad's place 🤣

[@UOttawaScotty]

That house is looking tight now, slick af windows.

[@hogfatherful]

I just found this video and this guy is great. I feel happy just watching.

[@GeoMass1023]

Thanks for the video. I was wondering how to retrofit and secure the J channel under the siding. Leaving the bloopers in lets me know I'm not alone. Thanks again.

[@itsonlymoney2931]

Thank's for leaving in the human factor of measuring , great video

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Our pleasure! Cheers!

[@donsierra9703]

I love the part you said you know we got to cheat just a lil bit 🤣🤣🤣🤣 i guess take it how you want to take it right 🤣🤣🤣

[@cristinaferreira2230]

The window looks great.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

bought it from my wholesaler. less than $300 bucks!

[@troy7402]

I love how you just did it..I like that..great job. I'm going to try to install a window for my dad using your knowledge. Thanks

[@LanceHanlonOutdoors]

I was always wondering how you would finish siding, when you put a new window in... Great video!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help! Cheers!

[@cmpremlap]

Jeff, you are awesome.thanks for letting us know you are human too. Let’s us know even when BBC we mess up, we will be able to persevere!

[@raresconstantin5041]

Hilarious but he kept it real. Respect. Love this channel

[@alex47style]

Little trick for the membrane during summer they get super super sticky and a pain to slide behide anything. Put the roll in the fride over night.

[@cookinitmax]

Because you're the expert and been doing it so long I see you care about safety for your eyes almost got finger too. When cutting any metals you should wear safety glasses I'm hoping people don't follow your example in that case. Other than that thanks. I'm a man with one eye so I notice things like that not trying to be a you know what but a lot of DIY need good lesson not bad ones .

[@eblancho871]

These are so great. Educational and entertaining. I often want to grab some popcorn while watching an episode of home renovision.

[@erickleinwolterink3524]

Really, I like trimmed windows. Ya know, like wrapped with at least two inches of LP trim. I do window repair and replacement. Having that trim wrap makes replacing a unit so much easier, and often cheaper. Not having to mess with the siding is great.

[@jjh0079]

Best DIY videos on the planet

[@robhill8197]

Cuts window hole wrong size, leaves it in the video. There is reason I've been here for over 2 years now and I'm not subbed to any other DIY channels. Hope you're staying safe on your trip, or safe back home by now Jeff.

[@robhill8197]

@Leopold You must be newer here. Jeff doesn't act like he's the perfect contractor and he never makes mistakes. He generally leaves most of his mistakes on camera to help folks realize that even the pros make some of the same silly mistakes as us homeowners do. Many a channel would have edited that out to make themselves look better. That's never been Jeff's style and IMO one of the reasons he is so popular.

[@tomaskot9278]

This was a very serious mistake, imagine he cut the hole larger, not smaller. There was 50:50 chance for this to happen. In cases like this, when you are going to cut a hole to a visible part of your house, you really need to measure 3, 4, 5 times. It happens to me also that I get the measurement exact in the milimeters, but confuse decimeters (54.8 cm instead of 44.8 cm), but I always catch this mistake before I cut. I often even stop during cutting and go measure it again :) I sometimes feel like Jeff is going a bit too fast and not paying attention to details. Like for example the invisible screw, that was almost fully visible.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

We are safe home and finished our quarantine. working on the house again. Cheers!

[@graws7009]

@@tomaskot9278 shut up

[@graws7009]

@Leopold how did you not understand the context of that post? ... you're either a dunce, a jackass, or 12 ...imho, of course

[@matthewsaltzman5573]

Awesome vid! I wish I would've had it about 2 years ago haha! Now having done a few old work windows in various siding materials I've learned most of this on my own. But this is the best vid I've ever seen covering all the little details. It still is very hard to find any old work install vids to this day. I think guys are scared to post vids because of the ridicule that will come with it. But there is the real world handymen situatiins, and then there are the keyboard warrior guys who've only done new construction. Sorry, we can't all have a freshly sheathed and wrapped opening with no siding to properly flash and nail our j-channel and windows to. And I'm pretty sure the homeowner doesn't want to pay us 2-3 days of labor to remove all the siding then put it back up. Keep the awesome vids coming!

[@constanceklagge]

My dad was a 3rd generation carpenter, we always called it a skill saw as well.

[@erickleinwolterink3524]

Also, the small cuts for running the j trim down flush are easier to do with a tin snips.

[@maddiecosta536]

Cost of safety glasses: $12 Cost of eye surgery: $12,000 (no guarantees)

[@Moogie3131]

I wish the endless parade of OSHA hazards was funny-- it's a miracle he's still whole

[@russcpb]

Good thing he's Canadian, eh?

[@keinname1896]

Searched for "to the window, to the wall" and I'm not even disappointed.

[@matthewpicklesimer293]

Allways entertaining and informative...thanks for sharing the Good the Bad and the Ugly! God Bless You and Your Family!

[@williamroberts3440]

Thanks for the video. I'm planning on adding a second window in my bathroom, this was just what I was looking for. I would suggest that you would look more professional if you wore eye and ear protection when you use power tools.

[@onestrongarm]

Good job, they are times when adding a screw makes an install so much easier. To minimize the vinyl distorting in the heat, predrill the vinyl about 1/16" and that should let the siding float if it isn't over tightened.

[@feonix138]

To save time I would just take the siding down and re-install it. Great video. :)

[@alexyoung3387]

This is EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you so much for posting this!!!

[@Stevej2013]

Love it mate. "It's like putting lipstick on a pig" lmao. It's great how you deliver content. THANK YOU Jeff!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

My pleasure! Cheers Steve!

[@ChavezDIY]

I love your videos! That positive attitude even when making mistakes is golden. I wish I was like that, haha.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

as long as you know you will eventually win the battle is not as stressful. Cheers!

[@chavez13mc]

I like those windows they look fantastic with that tint

[@cheerbeerification]

I'd rather cut the siding back farther to allow for easier installation of the flashing, and then use vinyl trim around the window. Also, shims should be used between the window and the rough frame for a true structural installation. He's relying on the screws putting the window in tension to hold it in place. Over time the plastic of the window will crack and the window will shift. Also it's not clear in this video, but did he install a header? He did say there was a door there so perhaps it already has a header. Regardless, seems like an awful lot of corners cut in this installation, but to each their own.

[@polishboy17]

It looks like a two story home so header is probably the rim joist that sits on the top of the double top plate of the first floor wall.