How To Fix UGLY Drafty Windows! Drywall Trim Repair DIY For Beginners!

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024

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  • @BTC1981
    @BTC1981 Год назад +45

    Finally I found a video that is very well detailed and easy to follow!! I’m a single mother who recently just got ripped off by a contractor $50,000!! He started the job and left me with a huge mess and no money to hire someone else to fix it! Wish me luck trying to do this myself. I have everything I need to do this job. I just need to take it slow and steady.

    • @MOEVTEC
      @MOEVTEC 9 месяцев назад +1

      You can do it 💪

    • @tcowan33
      @tcowan33 7 месяцев назад +1

      That’s terrible! But 6 months later, did you do it?

    • @anneliseallen
      @anneliseallen 3 месяца назад

      I am also wondering as I'm needing to start this soon. How did it go?

    • @ricedrown
      @ricedrown Месяц назад

      Oh wow. Very terrible contractor. Hope you finished the project

    • @jay851038
      @jay851038 Месяц назад

      Dealing with POS contractors myself but I didn’t lose $50k so I know that feeling! Hope you got it fixed!

  • @EdugeBDroN
    @EdugeBDroN Год назад +33

    Great video, no crazy music,no screaming, just great tutorial and so humble about his work that he makes me feel I can do it too. Also super clean...I make a bigger mess just brushing my hair.

  • @phoenix00717
    @phoenix00717 Год назад +15

    Thanks for breaking this process down. As someone who never did this process before, with your video. I was able to repair my window trim on my own!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Год назад

      I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you for the feedback! I wish you well on your project! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

  • @jesbenature894
    @jesbenature894 7 месяцев назад +3

    Subscribed right away! You have no idea how long I've been trying to find a detailed video of how to do this. You did such an amazing job describing everything and bless you a hundred fold for adding the items in the description to help me figure out what I'll need for the job. I have been bragging about this video to my whole family. I've never done drywall but now I'm getting some confidence I can do this myself, even with the lack of skills :) THANK YOU!

  • @ACE-sx8mo
    @ACE-sx8mo 9 месяцев назад +7

    Good example of a simple DIY look. One detail about the caulk: when smoothing it with your finger, the caulk should only cover about 1/4" of the window frame. The caulk needs to be painted, because dust will stick to unpainted caulk and it cannot be cleaned. And you don't want excess paint visible on your window frame. So keep it tight.

    • @garymugford3273
      @garymugford3273 5 месяцев назад

      Should it not be silicone around a window??

    • @ACE-sx8mo
      @ACE-sx8mo 5 месяцев назад

      @@garymugford3273 Other than wet environments, silicone is not the best for appearance grade finish work. It is tricky to apply with precision, it cannot be easily smoothed, and it is not paintable. An exposed, unpaintable bead of caulk will not provide a clean uniform appearance. A quality latex caulk around interior windows is easier to apply. You can smooth and feather it with a wet finger, it seals well, paints well and is flexible enough for slight movement.

    • @TSReviews
      @TSReviews 2 месяца назад

      ​@garymugford3273 nope 🙅‍♂️

  • @hugouribe1203
    @hugouribe1203 2 года назад +15

    Thanks for taking the time to show us your project brother! I appreciate it. Keep up the good work and informative video.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for the love and support my friend! 🙏🏽😊

  • @liztaylor85139
    @liztaylor85139 Год назад +6

    I'm a DIYer and you explained this so well! Great job! Thank you.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Год назад

      Thank you so much Liz! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

  • @kristieknigge4145
    @kristieknigge4145 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for helping this old gal out! You make it look so easy!

  • @tcowan33
    @tcowan33 7 месяцев назад

    Perfect video! I was freaking out about what I could do to this window. 🙏🏾

  • @pamclare6222
    @pamclare6222 Год назад

    Thank you for this great video. Easy for someone like me who knows absolutely nothing to be able to follow. I need to repair sill damage in my apartment and I'm confident I can do so thanks to you.

  • @bw538
    @bw538 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for showing is this, looks good!
    I think your video production has improved a-lot since I first started following you, nice work.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for all the love and support! 🙏🏽😊

  • @djallin2727
    @djallin2727 Год назад

    It's so clear and understandable What'sWith this step by step process. You didn't leave anything to the imagination And thank you for not having us guess how to do the next steps ..... Great job. I wish you could teach other youtubers how to Do tutorials LOL.

  • @susanbrown7937
    @susanbrown7937 2 года назад +4

    Good job! I need this for 2 windows. Just what I have been looking for.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 🙏🏽! I’m glad I could be of help! 😊

  • @manchula987
    @manchula987 25 дней назад

    Can you come and fix my old windows too. You are such a neat professional

  • @winniexu4654
    @winniexu4654 Год назад +3

    This is exactly what I need! Thank you sooooooooo much for sharing!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Год назад

      I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

  • @scholarsacademy4946
    @scholarsacademy4946 Месяц назад

    Best video I've seen on this. Thank you so much.

  • @Lazarojailene
    @Lazarojailene 11 месяцев назад

    Omg this is exactly what I need to do for my house I’m renovating!! Going to follow step by step for my bedroom! Anything special i should do for bathroom windows???

  • @laurent.8631
    @laurent.8631 2 года назад +1

    Oh my goodness. This is awesome. So clear and to the point. Do I need a paper corner bead if I am only repair the top of the window?

  • @frannypalmer2726
    @frannypalmer2726 Год назад

    Great video. I am redoing some windows and wasn't really sure what I want to do with window ledge. My brother did some of my window ledges this way. Unfortunately he passed away and I didn't get to watch him do the work. I will by trying this. However I may do the bottom edge with wood.

  • @CookieSlinger
    @CookieSlinger 2 года назад +1

    Looks amazing and brand new brother! Great job!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much brother! 🙏🏽😊

  • @tagetes1442
    @tagetes1442 5 месяцев назад

    Nice explanatory video, thanks! I was wondering, in my case I have enough gap all around inside window frame to run my sheetrock strips actually back into that gap all around as well. I was thinking, why not do this? Still caulk and use foam as needed, but why not?

  • @duanjintong100
    @duanjintong100 4 месяца назад

    Great Video! What is corner trim piece you used in the video? Does it come with different depth?

  • @jakeh4125
    @jakeh4125 11 месяцев назад

    Great video…very informative and it’s just like my project! Thank you very much

  • @ricedrown
    @ricedrown Месяц назад

    Thanks for showing this because i was curious how people prepping around the window for installing the tile although ypu used drywall rather than the tile, but i assume we can use tile over drywall with the same prepping that you showed?

  • @kaaaah2003
    @kaaaah2003 2 года назад +1

    Good one. Always unique project. Thanks

  • @dillonle4034
    @dillonle4034 Месяц назад

    Love watching your videos. I have a question my window has bigger gap between wall the the window like maybe 1.5" because my shiety contractor measured wrong. How would I cover the gap?

  • @omcguigan
    @omcguigan 8 месяцев назад

    Great video. Reall nicely explained. Thank you

  • @txag007
    @txag007 11 месяцев назад

    Nice work. I’m the opposite, I want to rip out the drywall finish around my windows and install wood trim details.

  • @Adri_57
    @Adri_57 Год назад

    Great video! Thanks for posting.

  • @jamesarooke
    @jamesarooke Год назад

    What a great video! Thank you for making it... this was the educational video I needed to see. I have a follow up question: I have to remove/repair some of the joint compound where it attached to the corner bead and I'm wondering how to properly paint over the edge of the metal at the 90 degree angle? It seems like simple paint would quickly get rubbed off. Or maybe the paint would hold better once I replace the joint compound and make it a cleaner edge? Not sure... any advice you can give is greatly appreciated.

  • @RolandO-b32
    @RolandO-b32 Год назад +1

    Fantastic work, man!

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Год назад

      Thank you Ronaldo! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

  • @sheldonmckinlay881
    @sheldonmckinlay881 Месяц назад

    That looks sick. I hate trim around windows lol.

  • @ulyssessmitherman1469
    @ulyssessmitherman1469 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the inspiration to finish my windows

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Год назад

      Thank you Ulysses! You got this! 💯😊👍🏽🙏🏽

  • @rayneedaebluz
    @rayneedaebluz 6 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video! Thank you!

  • @tonyc7352
    @tonyc7352 Год назад

    Lots or work, it looks good. This would have been a good situation to use L bead where the edge of the drywall meets the window. Especially tear-away bead.

  • @merlyndamirasoldayto3180
    @merlyndamirasoldayto3180 6 месяцев назад

    thank you for this detailed video

  • @justice4g
    @justice4g Год назад +1

    I pad a 'pro' to do this, he didn't use drywall, just some wood, corner bead and build it up and plaster / filler.. it cracked in multiple places when it got cold

  • @latinpapie
    @latinpapie 2 года назад +2

    Amazing job bro!

  • @Mwong7912
    @Mwong7912 Год назад +1

    I was worried why my contractor using drywall instead of Wood. So drywall is a acceptable way of install ?

  • @peterbergeris6510
    @peterbergeris6510 9 месяцев назад

    I use pre set 20 minute mud in gaps. It doesn't shrink like jt compound.

  • @4Urlv
    @4Urlv Год назад

    Great video and very informative 👏Thank you

  • @tcowan33
    @tcowan33 7 месяцев назад

    How long does it take for everything to dry? I’m wondering if I can do this all in one day?

  • @TH-is7xo
    @TH-is7xo Год назад +1

    Great video. Well laid out - only question is what about flashing/proofing on the wood inside (given it was open)?
    Well done!!

  • @mangos2888
    @mangos2888 2 года назад +1

    What does this do for energy efficiency or (non-)soundproofing? Is it worse than the old stuff?

  • @TaraBrown-p1t
    @TaraBrown-p1t 11 месяцев назад

    Great video. Can you link to the "corner bead" you used to give the window edges a straight edge. I have googled to find this and I cant find it. I am in Europe so we might call it something else here.

  • @jamiemiddup
    @jamiemiddup Год назад

    Great job. I am just about to do a very similar job.

  • @randomdude3066
    @randomdude3066 2 года назад +1

    Shouldn't there be some kind of waterproof flashing covering the inside?

  • @linzi94
    @linzi94 6 месяцев назад

    How did you remove the recess trim? The first part you did where your video was on high speed.

  • @haterskeephatin101
    @haterskeephatin101 Год назад

    Those windows look awesome you don't even need trim

  • @shehasresin9631
    @shehasresin9631 Год назад

    The sides didn't need corner bead but the top and bottom did? Can you explain why not all edges? Thanks

  • @MysticalMe131
    @MysticalMe131 2 месяца назад

    Awesome Job

  • @indersidhu79
    @indersidhu79 3 месяца назад

    What can we use in the bathtub sill instead of drywall?

  • @draggymiroff
    @draggymiroff 10 месяцев назад

    Hello !
    Tell me pls about the paper corner !
    What is the name exactly. I would like to buy it from Amazon if is available.
    Thank you !

  • @papazero14
    @papazero14 Год назад

    Nice 👍 just looks wavy

  • @anneliseallen
    @anneliseallen 11 месяцев назад

    What separates the inside from the outside? There is a gap between my drywall and the window, and I'm worried that if I remove it I'll have a bigger gap, or remove what the window is sitting on so there isn't anything but exterior caulk sitting between the gap and the exterior. Does that question make sense? And is it something a professional would need to answer? Lol

  • @DecafDave
    @DecafDave Год назад

    Excuse my noobness, but why do we remove the wooden jambs again? Why cant we just put cornerbeads directly on the wooden jambs and mud & paint?

  • @AxelfoleyTheGreat
    @AxelfoleyTheGreat Год назад

    Wow this looks good

  • @lohengrinknight
    @lohengrinknight 11 месяцев назад

    Wood casing will always add value to a home. What you did here actually lowers the value of the house. Finish trim work is a great add to any home.

    • @SawItWithMyOwnEyes
      @SawItWithMyOwnEyes 10 месяцев назад

      I think a combo works the best

    • @SapphireArrow
      @SapphireArrow 8 месяцев назад +2

      Wood casing looks terrible imo. We skipped all the houses that had it when we went house hunting.

    • @philipperiondel3093
      @philipperiondel3093 3 месяца назад

      Wood casing is good for a farm style, not for a modern slick interior. I hate trims around windows, it looks old. Great video!

  • @stacy-nyc3728
    @stacy-nyc3728 Год назад

    we have the right corner uneven going down. the window is straight but the window frame isn't. - tighter on bottom right corner than top. they are telling me the sheetrock is hard to do now because there isn't enough space in the left bottom corner. should they be chipping the wood away to open it up wider? not sure hwy they are afraid to

  • @johnames6430
    @johnames6430 Год назад +2

    I don't N95 mask is good enough in that small space bud, wear a dual respirator mask like a 3M P100 mask.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Год назад

      Thank you for the Advice John! 🙏🏽😊

  • @ericalewis1084
    @ericalewis1084 Год назад

    Does the frame have to be removed to insulate existing windows? I have windows in place and wasn't planning to replace.

  • @thewhiteknight02
    @thewhiteknight02 2 года назад +1

    Looks great.

  • @brianherald5756
    @brianherald5756 10 месяцев назад +1

    Holy crap never use hot mud for a sanding coat it don’t sand well

  • @bigdaddy1363
    @bigdaddy1363 2 года назад +1

    Good job.

  • @yayaxhussaiiin
    @yayaxhussaiiin Год назад +1

    this looos soooo good

  • @markcastle3128
    @markcastle3128 8 месяцев назад

    Drywall absorbs water hence mold!

  • @michaeltoner1993
    @michaeltoner1993 Год назад +1

    there's a giant hump in the middle, pretty rough!

  • @tommycollier9172
    @tommycollier9172 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks this helps

  • @GY6SCOOTERCHAT
    @GY6SCOOTERCHAT Год назад

    Shouldn’t the whole window have been taken out? I didn’t see any of the sealing tape around it

  • @oddopops1327
    @oddopops1327 8 месяцев назад +1

    👍👍😉

  • @CantankerousDave
    @CantankerousDave 2 года назад +1

    Need to clean out that gutter outside the window - it's blocked up and running over.

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  2 года назад

      Yes haha! It’s like a waterfall! Stay tuned for a future video 👍🏽😊

    • @Synonomous
      @Synonomous 2 года назад

      I saw that immediately and was going to say that will wreck your fascia, soffit and window as well. Too funny.

  • @landondavid5773
    @landondavid5773 Год назад

    Your supposed to hold the foam can upside down lol

  • @tannrick1
    @tannrick1 Год назад

    Why would you not wood frame this window then add mouldings?

  • @amdistant5547
    @amdistant5547 Год назад

    12 minute video. In reality a 2 day job waiting for compound to dry, paint to dry.

  • @alldiscgolf174
    @alldiscgolf174 10 месяцев назад

    It hurts to watch this, I’m sure it came out good but he needs some more experience applying mud. Also it looks way better to trim the window with wood and a decorative casing around. Less work and looks better.

    • @VDJ4500
      @VDJ4500 5 месяцев назад +2

      It looks better if you like decorative trims. But if you want no trims because you hate em - this would be a way to go. 😎

    • @TKina
      @TKina 4 месяца назад

      I like the frameless look better because it looks clean 🤷

  • @kelsyec5419
    @kelsyec5419 Год назад +5

    right on !!! a fking contractor would have charged 10k

    • @FixThisHouse
      @FixThisHouse  Год назад +5

      I’m here to help and save you a lot of 💰! 👍🏽😊