I’m Restoring My Old 1850s Windows

[@clairecarlson5519]

when i first saw this title i thought it said "i taught myself how to GAZE out a window" and i got really excited about that how-to

[@ArielBissett]

Hahahahahaha so zen

[@dianepereira1860]

Love it! ❤

[@francineh.7825]

This actually made me laugh - thank you for that! Was a cute comment.

[@lindametcalf9169]

Hahahahaaa... I did too! 😂

[@marshawargo7238]

Out Loud !!! My granddaughter said what are you laughing at😮? Nuttin Honey😂!!!

[@JohnCrockett-l8r]

If it’s already broken you can’t break it more. This mantra will help you tackle tough projects.

[@ArielBissett]

Loooooove this

[@thesundaysour]

This is the energy I take into new relationships... it does help me tackle tough people

[@annaanthony7530]

I couldn't agree more about secondhand items: "you're just using from this giant library of stuff that is already available."

[@okeating3663]

Glazing windows is an art, much like cake decorating. One of my first jobs was glazing windows. I glazed all sizes. I would hold the putty in one hand, and used a putty knife spread the putty on, smoothed and continued. Its a not being done as much today. Mostly for restorations. Decades later I re-did my parents house. You did a great job. Keep learning.

[@ArielBissett]

Thanks for the encouragement!!! ♥️

[@Ella-iv1fk]

Agreed, also I think if you use a proper putty knife with a curved edge it's easier to cut off the excess, I've only done it a few times though

[@okeating3663]

Ella-iv@1fk, no she used the correct putty knife. Its what I used when I worked on glazing knew and old windows. As said its an art takes time to learn the correct way. She was able to clean it up very well.

[@mlaiuppa]

Treat the bare wood with linseed oil so the wood doesn’t suck the moisture from the putty drying it out. You don’t stain putty, you paint on top of it to protect the putty from drying out. You should be able to roll a long rope of putty, being generous. After you press in the pane you remove the excess. Same on top of the glass when you remove the excess at an engle with the putty knife.

[@GrahamandMatthew]

That newel post is giving main character energy.

[@stephaniecarman4615]

Is that green paint on the newel post? What is that? Is it intentional? Just curious

[@Shawnasart76597]

This video has made me very aware of how I, as a fellow Canadian, say 'putty'.

[@ArielBissett]

Wait, is that Canadian?!

[@Shawnasart76597]

@ArielBissett No, sorry! Ha, I mean the pronounciation- at first I was like, "Wait, is she saying pouddy?" And then I realized that that is, in fact, how I say it too. It's the 'about/aboat/aboot' accent coming for us again. That and saying double t's as d's- but really if we don't do that then we sound british, so I say just rock the Canadian accent with pride lol.

[@JoelleGrace]

@@ArielBissettyeah!😂 i kept thinking “pooty birdie pooty birdie” like in the tweety bird cartoon and it made me smile!❤❤❤ in the U.S. at least where i live we say puhtty.

[@thechickincharge1073]

Yes, as a person living in the south of the U.S. I giggled at how you said it! I will take how you say putty over how Canadians say decals though! I adore Ariel!

[@irhonda31]

I’m a California native, and I noticed that different pronunciation, too. 😄

[@flclinutri]

What a treat. So many Ariel videos lately

[@sourisdebibliotheque]

You should add another pane of glass, maybe inside, for better insulation. As a fellow Canadian, I know how winter feels

[@laurieg673]

Using the clips keeps the window pane from rattling as the glazing shrinks and adds strength and stability to the glass. Window glazing also comes in a caulking tube in various colors. 🤷‍♀️

[@debrabell2604]

Great advice. I'm wondering do you place the clips first the putty?

[@laurieg673]

@@debrabell2604 yes.

[@auditoryeden]

Rubber sweep for the bottom of the door and gaskets that go on the exterior frame of the door for the top and sides are tremendous for sealing up an antique doorway. We spent 20 years rolling up towels for the kitchen and front doors and still freezing, and then when we put proper sweeps and gaskets on it was just warm. Like, standing next to the doors in 15 oF weather and it was just....still warm. Not cold. I think I cried. Weatherstripping doesn't work nearly as well.

[@tmtb80]

By the way, if you live close to a place that sells to stained glass companies you can put panes of colored glass in there just as easy! They will cut it for you. Many greens???

[@d.d.d.a.a.a.n.n.n]

That's such a fun idea. I love when people have colored glass for front entrance windows

[@samc2]

That would look wonderful, I'm going to try to have sth like this when I have a home! 😊🌹

[@ohjoannabanana]

You did a great job. I agree that KZbin tutorials are the most amazing resource. Have you considered putting colored glass or a stained glass window in the transom? I bet it would look awesome. It would be a fun craft to learn as well.

[@doraskenderovic9031]

This video just reminded me of a summer break some 7 or 8 years ago. I was at my grandma's place and she asked me to help her glaze the windows. Neither of us had any prior experience with that, but when all was done, we were both happy with the outcome. I was the putty master of the family for the whole summer, and I glazed a number of windows at my grandma's place and at home!

[@SynsBookNook]

I love learning how to do stuff around the house it’s super satisfying. ☺️ Powerwashed and sealed my deck the other day, had never sealed a deck before and the end result was ridiculously satisfying.

[@zoef007]

I love Ariel as well, but this is not at all a how to do. 😂

[@SynsBookNook]

⁠@@zoef007not quite sure what you mean. She taught herself how to glaze a window, I was saying how I also like to learn doing stuff around my house. Small projects and such. Not specifically glazing a window.

[@zoef007]

@@SynsBookNook except, this is not how to glaze a window

[@louibeans]

​@@zoef007 Yes, it's not how to glaze a window and the commenter didn't claim it was. It was just a "I see you taught yourself this skill, that's cool. I also like to teach myself similar skills so I can fix stuff around the house." Not sure why there is a misunderstanding here.

[@fianorian]

I'm with you on the 'zen-ness' of glazing. I learned how to do it many years ago, but I was fortunate enough to have a professional joiner show me how. I was amazed at how easy it is, once I'd done one.

[@ArielBissett]

I so agree, It’s not that hard!! I can totally imagine it’s hard to MASTER it and I can imagine an expertly done glazing is beautiful but I think this is a totally beginner level activity to do “well enough”!

[@cypriennezed5640]

My gray Max cat likes to sit with me when I'm watching your videos - he definitely likes your voice ✨️

[@1001reasons1968]

I'll probably never learn to glaze windows but I love teaching myself from KZbin tutorials. I am amazed at how much confidence I get from doing little things myself that I thought I couldn't do.

[@tmtb80]

Pro tip, before you remove glass, label it with a Sharpie. Number the glass pieces and also make sure you know top/bottom and interior/exterior.

[@ArielBissett]

Great tip this would have been smart

[@hiimchuckiewannaplay]

Never shut up about how amazing youtube is! I love it for the same reason! You can find anyone, doing any job/skill/hobby, and learn it yourself! One of the reasons I love YOUR videos in fact

[@susannechinn647]

This video has come in handy, as I have whole house of 100 year old windows to restore. And I realised that I too could do that.

[@Timothy-NH]

Ariel, I love seeing a young person tackle a project like this. I use to enjoy glazing, back when my fingers were not so disagreeable to stuff like this. I'd like to share a few things with you about my knowledge of glazing. 1) You do not put glazing into the frame before putting the pane of glass in; the pane goes right up against the wood. I was cringing has you were pushing the glass into the glaze, so afraid that you were going to put your hand right through it. Gloves are your friend! But, then again, if you are not pre-glazing, you don't need to push that hard. 2) You can't pre-color glaze, just paint it when done. Though I wonder if it could be blended with a dry pigment of some sort. 3) To make glaze easier to work with, you need to really play with it a bit. The other thing you can do is, when playing with it, add a few drops of paint thinner to it. This makes it easier to work with. 4) While you can use your fingers, you can use your putty knife to apply and smooth the glaze. 5) Totally use the points! The wood should be soft enough to just push them in with the blade of your putty knife. I am going to see if I can find a video that shows the way I learned and always did it. If I find one, I'll comment on my comment with the link.

[@Timothy-NH]

Found one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqjIlHavhclnm5I

[@ArielBissett]

Thanks for your tips! I think you may be wrong about the pre-glaze: I know that both methods are correct after the dozen or so videos I watched, lots of people skip the preglaze (especially if it’s a double glazed window) and lots of people apply it (especially on old single pane glass). Cheers!

[@armorclasshero2103]

​@@ArielBissett You are correct

[@lindablackmore]

I wish I lived closer to you! I have rented 4 old houses and decorated on a shoe string budget and made my kitchens look amazing! All my landlords loved me to the point that they never raised my rent and were excellent references when I had to go! You don't need Consultants for your kitchen, expensive cabinets, lighting, etc. When I saw your kitchen, I already knew what I'd do and it would cost you under $1,000.00. You're doing one amazing job young lady! So proud of you! ❤🇨🇦 Hugs from St. Catharines, ON

[@bfranklin1052]

"If you'll allow me a moment of sincerity" I love you, Ariel! You have become such a Renaissance woman! Your delight in every skill you're learning is wonderful and your pride in your home is infectious. Such a fun episode. Not sure that adding stain to the puddy was a good idea (your hunch about chemistry may be right), best to ask the hardware store folks next time, I'd say.

[@nancychestnut8928]

So freaking proud of you! I learn by watching someone else, so I agree , thank God for you tube! And don't forget, its not rocket science, its just home repair. Take a bow!

[@LauraCostellodiycrafts]

Ariel what you have done with your home is nothing short of amazing - I love your use of color! It’s beautiful, bold and inspiring.

[@hollycimino1313]

When you started rolling the glazing putty into thin logs I cheered for you! I got a chance to glaze some windows when I was a house painter and it's so satisfying. Love that you decided to take this project on!

[@sarahedgar8812]

I'm also tackling old windows at the moment - so I'm here for this series!

[@SandraGoff-t9c]

Such a beautiful front door, and hooray 🎉on installing the window panes. I can’t even get the hard old putty off mine!

[@jayplantman]

Hey Ariel, I just wanted to say that your home SCREAMS "Gothic revival" and I LOVE it!!

[@lorifoster6777]

I love your videos. Your dad sounds like my dad was. He was a true handyman. I learned a lot from him but now I learn from KZbin videos. I’m not remodeling a vintage house, but I had problems with my toilets running all the time so I learned how to replace the flapper in the toilet and, tada I fixed the problem! I have done this with car issues too, like using the hidden key to open the car door when the battery died and I couldn’t use the remote to open the doors. I have learned how to do lots of things and it always makes me feel so handy! Keep recording your work on your home and I’ll keep watching you.

[@allentowngal4769]

Congrats on your newest skill! I love watching you go full bore at these tasks! It gives such confidence. I bought my first house as a single woman at 41. I sold it 22 yrs later & began traveling in an rv fulltime. It's been FIVE YEARS and everything I've learned in this rv feels the same as tackling my house. It too has given me even more confidence. AND NOW I AM FINALLY ON MY WAY TO NOVA SCOTIA! I planned this trip right before covid hit... and it got sidelined. I'm so excited & am currently in Massachusetts. I'm hoping to cross the border in the next week. Any places, food or experiences you recommend during my travels there? I'm hoping to find a quaint coastal campground. I'm retired so I make my own timeline. Any suggestions would be great!

[@EggSaladSandwich719]

So many videos coming out from you recently and I’ve been absolutely loving it!! And you have been absolutely killing it. Thank you for your hard work in letting us see so many projects and the process / progress with each one on your house. Love this content from you! 💪❤

[@zoef007]

OMG, girl, you put trim pieces stained to match the trim. The putty is just to “glue” and seal the glass. ❤ you can paint the glaze, but not stain.

[@Midori_Seabreeze]

I feel like it’s going to compromise the integrity of the putty as well.

[@Beruthiel45]

​@@Midori_Seabreeze But - she only used stained putty on the first pane and corrected herself, removed the excess, and then used the plain from the container white putty on that first pane, and all the rest of them too. She also said that she had learned that you paint afterwards. So, no worries, eh? It will be fine. As a novice, she did great. 😊👍 Ariel has a fast learning curve, she is smart! ☺️💕

[@mindys5555]

@@Beruthiel45 she said she used stained putty on the inside of them all, but still really impressive & neat to watch! I'm sure they'll probably be fine

[@Beruthiel45]

@@mindys5555 Perhaps I wasn't watching the same thing because I saw her make her decision on the first pane, but that's okay. It will be painted over anyway. 🤷😉

[@Ad-Infinitum]

@@Beruthiel45 15:30 - 16:30 is where she said describes the system she ultimately developed.

[@debrabell2604]

I started watching your channel when you first purchased your home and where so excited. I have enjoyed seeing you tackle project after project not having done most of them every before. I love how you research and just go for it. You are fearless and an inspiration to myself and I'm sure many others.

[@msmvaage]

I love watching the videos where you teach yourself to do things. It encourages me to teach myself to fix stuff in my apparent.

[@Collectpeanuts]

I'm literally starting on my window re-glazing project today! What a coincidence! However, I have a whole greenhouse of windows to do.

[@ElizabethGontkovic-uq4mw]

I lived in 100+ yr old farmhouse..Full paned front door. Some where cracked when I moved in, extra panes in under the stairs closet( I ❤d that closet..I used window clacking in the tube..Easier& neater...You are doing FANTASTIC job on your house..Cant wait for the next adventure of " What's Ariel up to next"..😂😅❤

[@ResurrectingOpal]

This couldn’t have come out at a better time! I am about to get a vintage window pane custom cut to install into my vintage trailer. I hope it turns out as well as yours did!

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Awesome progress project 🏡🪚🪛🔨🔧

[@reginawehrle7749]

Great job! I'm glad you're not afraid to tackle all the projects in your lovely home and one cracked pane of glass is nothing compared to everything you learned. Always looking forward to your next video.

[@lindaroyal8161]

I am also a cat person and would be in panic mode if one got outside. When ever I hire any service or trades person, I insist they call 10 minutes prior to arriving so I can put my cats up. I have one, Huckabee, that panics when someone knocks on the door, he goes into hiding, can't open the door if I don't know where he is. Glad you showed the glazing. It's on my list of things to complete this year also - I have 4 large windows and 2 small ones across the front that need it done, along with scrapping the old paint and repainting. You made it look pretty easy.

[@TanyaWestley]

I really admire your willingness to try your hand at anything! Thank you for taking us on this journey with you x

[@AlejandraCerda]

I feel the same way about the youtube community! It is truly amazing how we can peek into people's lives and learn things and feel connected through that!

[@Ralley1231]

Your personality is so infectious, thanks for sharing your joy through all the ups and downs of restoration!

[@32446]

My windows are also from 1850’s. I need to repair them all this summer with putty. This video is so helpful. Thanks.

[@LeafHobbit]

Ariel, you've given me so much inspiration and joy in watching your videos! Because of your confidence I've gained confidence in taking on the challenges in fixing our own old house. I introduced both my parents to your channel and whenever you post we gather to watch. Lots of love from Wisconsin

[@heatherburrill]

How fun to watch your learning journey. By the end of doing all the windows in your home, you will feel like a master glazer 😊❤

[@karenstairs8273]

Nicely Done!! Your home plan is really good.

[@isacruvinel]

Best news of the week is when you upload a new video

[@jb.1256]

I am always inspired from seeing you fearlessly tackle new projects in your home, it makes me ready to do the same!

[@KateyJ2011]

Ha I was so happy to see this as I was tackling this 3 days ago too! Learning how to putty for the first time and I was very pleased with myself for figuring out how to make some replacement beading. I will say buying a super cheap shaping and smoothing tool/plastic bit thingy with different angles on it was worth it for the getting the putty looking neat!

[@samanthaimrie2918]

Such a beautiful thumbnail!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

I appreciate how you have embraced learning the skills to restore and maintain your house. You could have had the professional do it, but took the plunge yourself and succeded. Well done! 👍

[@edwinadarke4888]

Congratulations! I'm so enjoying watching you tackle these projects. I have no handy skills and you make it look so logical and achievable!

[@soph3373]

hi! so nice to have so many new videos from you. sending love!

[@tylerhicks5858]

Love this! Watched this right before going to work on my backyard, thanks for being so inspiring ☺️

[@jenniferlouise7994]

Thanks for sharing this! ❤ I have windows that have glazing and need redone so this is helping me feel like I could do it. My husband knows how and used to work for a glass company that also installed windows so he knows how to do the glazing. He doesn’t have much time though so now I feel more confident. Thank you!

[@julietennis4587]

Thank you for sharing the videos that you found helpful. It's a challenge finding videos that actually address the questions I have. Some folks go through the parts I find difficult too quickly, or don't address them at all. But I agree - that people are so willing to share what they know and have learned (like you) is such a blessing and inspiration. Thank you!

[@rosegrabowski8146]

That blazer looks great on you!

[@TheYellowcrush]

I always feel so inspired when watching your home repair videos to keep putting the love into repairing our old house as well. It's truly the little things, too, that make you feel like a badass: I recently learned how to weed-eat, how to prep soil for our raised beds in our garden, finally tackled a hugely overgrown garden bed to start rehabilitating the long-buried peony plants within, and I'm now completely refinishing, sanding and staining our wooden picnic table. Next stop, plumbing and finishing our bathroom remodel! You're giving me courage to face these more daunting tasks! 😂

[@randolphfriend8260]

🤔 I remember needing to seal the wood first, so that the putty wouldn't dry out & seperate from the wood. ? Maybe that was an option, that sounded good to me. 😁 💜

[@feliciebulle2170]

Hey ! There is a kind of spatula that makes this thing really easy, it’s a thicker one with the edges shaped to 45 degres, this way you always put the right amont of presure on the putty :) By the way, love your videos !

[@carrie9716]

I prefer the triangle glazing pins to the kind you bought… it really makes a difference! Also the glazing pins should be looser to the glass and flat to the surface, the glass broke because you tipped the glazing pin inward. Great job! My first window looks pretty chunky but you kept your lines really neat

[@cherylswindells3845]

Your hair color and style is a TRIUMPH

[@susangladstone357]

So nice to watch you do the glazings!

[@broccolionrice]

Loved thr little 'thank you' to the house in the end as well!

[@flightlessbird7955]

I don't know what time is in Canada but where i am it's almost 10.30 pm but sleep doesn't matter right now

[@lily_white]

Macenna XO just did a video on how she glazes a window. she uses a caulk like glazing and tapes off the glass so there's a sharp and neat line when she pulls it up after applying the glazing. Maybe you could get a similar result with the tub glazing?

[@helgabrito8794]

i was about to say this! there's also another similar older video from when she was doing the cottage

[@glossy1068]

Your laugh at silly little things is so wholesome

[@WhiteAvatarLivingSoul]

I love your videos Ariel💝And your style too. I learned this technique when I was 16. Wasn’t voluntarily 😅, but I am glad I did learn it. It is so beautiful to restore old windows. Gives the house a magical touch. Much love from Norway 🇳🇴😁

[@averekriz]

i love thread up ads. like a bonus haul.

[@hopecolegio2662]

It does feel so good when you learn how to do things yourself. Great job Ariel!

[@frostedjosieos3193]

I’ve loved watching the thumbnail change on this video every time I’ve scrolled past it in my Watch Later

[@potato_parts]

I absolutely love your vibes and your channel

[@meghan369]

I never miss one of your videos! I love your little reflections at the end too.

[@vintagedustbunny]

Stain the glaze after it's dry. It will work better than it's wet and wiping the stain and glaze with it.

[@Laura-rx9mp]

Awesome. Wonder if a stained glass piece would be pretty on that door. Cheers

[@tmtb80]

Yes it would. It's called a sidelight.

[@judychapman1868]

Ariel, great job, I feel so good about myself when I learn how to accomplish new tasks too!!! ❤❤Judy❤❤

[@roguetaco5487]

I totally agree on some things I find more zen in home improvements than others. For me I loathe painting. Ugh lol but for some reason I find plaster repair/patching very zen.

[@bookmouse2719]

Looks good, glad you included your cat.

[@mchlle94]

So cool! I didn't know you could attach glass with puddy lol. A tip for insulation: install a double window (if possible). Also, just wondering: why is there a swatch of green paint on the wooden staircase?

[@Raxx777]

glad you have your front door back- great job !!!

[@lynseypeters]

Great job 👌 Read the bonus note about the carpenter and how wonderful that he said you did a great job too. Another string to your bow 👏🤎

[@miminelekittydelamuerte]

I recently had the same issue but with wood filler, also mixed it with a drop of stain and it worked WONDERS :) I didn't even have to sand afterwards as is blended so so well! :)

[@msGoodventure]

Wow, it works so different than windows in Poland 😮 Very interesting to watch!

[@luch5146]

I loved the green mural on the wall behind you (on the sponsor's part of the video) Could share where did you get it from? I love your videos 💜💕💜💕

[@Hillary429]

You should tier rank all the house skills you’ve learned! It would be so fun 🤗

[@francineh.7825]

The door and the side windows are beautiful and wow! that transom window!

[@sessamii]

I needed a good after shot!! I wanna seeee! (Obviously not far away, I know you don't wanna show much of the front of the house! But just a close up!)

[@princeofjinhae]

Its been so fun seeing your journey

[@inaskatze8076]

I love watching and 💜listening to you. the windows👍 look good. lovely cat 😻

[@b_uppy]

You could only find white spacking putty rather than tinted wood filler? They're normally within an aisle of each other, and in the paint section or close by. That said, you need a different material entirely for windows. The wrong stuff cracks soon after..

[@irhonda31]

Ariel, you’re an amazing lady. (And you got great Thred Up items!)

[@melani3149]

I was three seconds into this video when i decided that i must have tea in order to properly enjoy this video. i now have tea and am very excited to watch

[@annabelle42688]

Love This!

[@ArielBissett]

thanks annabelle

[@uppercaseMunlucky]

You did such a good job on your glazing. Laura meluish-sprague has a pretty good window glazing video for tips on old wood windows as well.

[@Kitkatrey]

Beautiful work! Am I the only one who thought why is the glazing on the outside? The panes should be behind solid wood frames from the outside, and glazed from the inside or silicone (clear) caulk them and add a quarter round wood trim into the recess to hold glass firm. It’s like the side panels were put in backwards.

[@barbielee7523]

Thank you so much for inspiring me to finish glazing my 200 year old windows !❤️

[@kathygirlygirl4109]

Great video Ariel! You got it down now.