{"id":8886,"date":"2018-06-29T00:17:36","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T04:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/?p=8886"},"modified":"2018-06-29T05:48:14","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T09:48:14","slug":"preparing-window-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/preparing-window-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for Window Replacement: What to Do Before and on Replacement Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"otherimage main\">first &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; image<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace2.jpg\" alt=\"replacement windows\" width=\"900\" height=\"665\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace2-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace2-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#2nd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright images <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/surefiresocial.com\/folderview?id=0B8l9BH8AQbQXYW9nWUY0UHpDYzA&#038;usp=drive_web&#038;ddrp=1&#038;tid=0B3boFdDzH5vFZzd6SzdTeGVxYU0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/drive.google.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Before Replacement Day<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li><strong>1. Decide on the exact type of replacement window you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><br \/>choose a window the same size as the one you\u2019re replacing.  If you intend to replace it with one that\u2019s larger or smaller,<br \/>be prepared for the additional costs to resize the hole in the wall. <\/li>\n<li><strong>2. Find a reliable contractor:<\/strong><br \/>in some cases, the distributor you purchased the window from will also be the contractor with the most<br \/>qualified team to install the window.<\/li>\n<li><strong>3. Have the contractor obtain measurements for your new window:<\/strong><br \/>once you have a window design in mind, have the contractor perform an inspection to validate that the<br \/>design is suitable. Next, have them take the right measurements for your window.<\/li>\n<li>What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double topbloc\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogcompare.gif\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shophome\/item\/fixed-window\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW n SHOP: fixed windows (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogcompare.gif\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?keywords=window locks&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\">AMAZON: window locks (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogfilm.gif\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=window replacement ideas\" target=\"_blank\">PINTEREST: window replacement ideas (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogtopic.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersenwindows.com\/ideas-and-inspiration\/design-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\">INFO: window design tool (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"tagcontent\">\n<p class=\"tagheader\">other related items of interest<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagcloud content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/sunroom-dining-area-morning-breakfast\/\" target=\"_parent\">sunroom dining<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/teen-wants-simple-bedroom-design\/\" target=\"_parent\">what teens want<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/infographic-smart-home-devices\/\" target=\"_parent\">smart home devices<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"takeout ideas\">May We Suggest Some Key Postings on<br \/>\n&#8220;Window Replacement&#8221;<\/p>\n<table class=\"dataGrid weeklytip\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogview.png\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2018\/02\/09\/install-new-windows-recently-renovated-home\/\" target=\"_parent\">How to Install New Windows in Your Recently Renovated Home <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novblue\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogview.png\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2017\/11\/13\/home-upvc-double-glazed-windows\/\" target=\"_parent\">Why A Home Should Have UPVC Double Glazed Windows <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogview.png\"><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/2017\/04\/18\/what-to-look-for-in-a-window-contractor\/\" target=\"_parent\">What to Look for in a Window Contractor <span>(same win)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- second section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"2nd\">second &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; image<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace3.jpg\" alt=\"replacement window\" width=\"900\" height=\"665\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace3-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace3-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#3rd',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright images <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/surefiresocial.com\/folderview?id=0B8l9BH8AQbQXYW9nWUY0UHpDYzA&#038;usp=drive_web&#038;ddrp=1&#038;tid=0B3boFdDzH5vFZzd6SzdTeGVxYU0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/drive.google.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Professional contractor works efficiently<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li>Ensure that the area where the new window is to be installed is free of any furniture, appliances,<br \/>or any object that can become an obstruction.<\/li>\n<li>In some buildings and communities, replacing a window will require a permit from the<br \/>building management or community officials. Find out if you need to obtain such permits in your area. <\/li>\n<li>Make sure that you\u2019re around during replacement day to assist the contractors in case they need anything.<\/li>\n<li>What <a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#botcomment',500); return false;\">comments<\/a> can you share?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogtopic.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/r\/advantages-of-hiring-a-window-contractor\/\" target=\"_blank\">INFO: advantages of hiring window contractor (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogfilm.gif\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fIu3-F36zpg\" target=\"_blank\">YOUTUBE: types of glass windows for homes (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- third section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"3rd\">third &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; image<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace4.jpg\" alt=\"replacement window\" width=\"900\" height=\"665\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace4-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace4-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#5th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextimage.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright images <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/surefiresocial.com\/folderview?id=0B8l9BH8AQbQXYW9nWUY0UHpDYzA&#038;usp=drive_web&#038;ddrp=1&#038;tid=0B3boFdDzH5vFZzd6SzdTeGVxYU0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/drive.google.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>During replacement day<\/h2>\n<p>The installation process may differ from one contractor to another, but will usually center around the following tasks:<\/p>\n<p><strong>These tasks include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li><strong>1.Clearing the installation area:<\/strong><br \/>if you failed to prepare the area before the contractor arrives, they\u2019ll need to clear the area themselves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2.Removing the old window:<\/strong><br \/>once the area is cleared, the contractor will proceed to remove the old window.<\/li>\n<li><strong>3.Repair any damage to the wall:<\/strong><br \/>In the event that the contractor discovers minor damage to the wall,<br \/>they may be able to repair it right then and there.<\/li>\n<li><strong>4.Install the new window:<\/strong><br \/>If the contractor doesn\u2019t need to increase or reduce the size of the hole in the wall,<br \/>then installation shouldn\u2019t take too much time. <\/li>\n<li><strong>5.Ensure the quality of installation:<\/strong><br \/>Once the replacement window has been installed,the contractor will ensure that everything<br \/>is securely in place and that all the mechanisms are functioning as they should. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogcompare.gif\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search?keywords=automated window blinds&#038;tag=lifeplanning-20\" target=\"_blank\">AMAZON: automated window blinds (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogfilm.gif\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wyyM5es8MeI\" target=\"_blank\">YOUTUBE: window buying guide &#8211; wood, fiberglass, aluminum, or vinyl (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!----------- Sub Section Gallery --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallerysection\">\n<div class=\"paragraph-row\" style=\"margin-top: 60px !important\">\n<div class=\"column7\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px\">\n<div class=\"panel\">\n<div class=\"short-tabs currate\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Gallery2<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#\">Bestsellers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"active\">\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\">\n<div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/windows?page=1\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-17809\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/structure-window-1-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"Windows\" title=\"Windows\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/windows?page=2\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-17809\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/structure-window-2-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Windows\" title=\"Windows\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/windows?page=3\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-17809\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/structure-window-3-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Windows\" title=\"Windows\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/windows?page=4\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-17809\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/structure-window-4-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Windows\" title=\"Windows\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/windows?page=5\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-17809\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/structure-window-5-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Windows\" title=\"Windows\" data-id=\"5\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/windows?page=6\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-17809\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/structure-window-6-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Windows\" title=\"Windows\" data-id=\"6\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/windows?page=7\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-17809\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/structure-window-7-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Windows\" title=\"Windows\" data-id=\"7\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"preview-desc\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/windows\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-17809\">Windows<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A collection of pics from our publishing relationship with Anderson Windows. View the quality design&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/windows\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-17809\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/windows\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>7 Photos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- gallery ends here -->\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!------------------ Gallery starts here ----------------------------------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-preview\">\n<div class=\"preview-thumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/big-doors?page=1\" class=\" featured-photo\" data-id=\"gallery-21597\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Andersen_MultiGlide_Final-198x139_c.jpg\" alt=\"Big Doors\" title=\"Big Doors\" data-id=\"1\" class=\" featured-photo\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/big-doors?page=2\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21597\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/AW10_098-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Big Doors\" title=\"Big Doors\" data-id=\"2\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/big-doors?page=3\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21597\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/AW14-12197-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Big Doors\" title=\"Big Doors\" data-id=\"3\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/big-doors?page=4\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21597\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/home-improvement-magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/AW14-12199-70x69_c.jpg\" alt=\"Big Doors\" title=\"Big Doors\" data-id=\"4\" class=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"preview-desc\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/big-doors\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21597\">Big Doors<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A collection of pics from our publishing relationship with Anderson Windows. View the trending design&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"preview-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/big-doors\" class=\"\" data-id=\"gallery-21597\"><i class=\"fa fa-angle-double-left\"><\/i> View gallery<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/gallery\/big-doors\" class=\"right\"><i class=\"fa fa-camera\"><\/i>4 Photos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Gallery ends here -->\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"amazonbest\">\n<!-- Bestsellers Showcase starts here --><br \/>\n<!-- editorial comment --><\/p>\n<div class=\"shoppicc\" style=\"margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: -20px; margin-left: 50px !important\">\n<!-- BEGIN .featured-items --><\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-items clearfix\">\n<div class=\"item-block-1\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image\">\n<div class=\"overlay\">\n<div class=\"position\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"large\">windows &bull; windows hardware &bull; window wells &#038; awnings<\/p>\n<p class=\"quicklink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-structure-window.php\" class=\"quickshop\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-structure-window.php\"><img class=\"image-collection-item\" src=\"\/shopping\/images\/photos\/photo-8-window.jpg\" style=\"margin: -27.5px 0 0 0;\" alt=\"home windows\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"photoidea\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/shopamazon\/shop-structure-window.php\">View Windows<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- END .featured-items -->\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear-float\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end editorial --><br \/>\n<!-- Bestseller ends here -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 50px !important\"><\/div>\n<p><!----------- fourth section --------------------------------------------------><\/p>\n<p class=\"otherimage\" id=\"5th\">fourth &#8220;photo remodeling&#8221; image<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace5.jpg\" alt=\"replace windows\" width=\"900\" height=\"665\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace5.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace5-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsrenovate.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/replace5-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"nextimage pic\"><a href=\"\" onclick=\"scrollToElement('#7th',500); return false;\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/nextproduct.png\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"creditimage\">copyright images <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/a\/surefiresocial.com\/folderview?id=0B8l9BH8AQbQXYW9nWUY0UHpDYzA&#038;usp=drive_web&#038;ddrp=1&#038;tid=0B3boFdDzH5vFZzd6SzdTeGVxYU0\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/drive.google.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Other items needed for window replacement<\/h2>\n<p><strong>These tasks include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: -30px;\">\n<li><strong>1.Installing weatherproofing:<\/strong><br \/>to fill in gaps in the window installation, the contractor will install or apply weatherproofing materials. <\/li>\n<li><strong>2.Perform any finishing touches:<\/strong><br \/>the contractor will install trims that will make the window look even more beautiful. <\/li>\n<li><strong>3.Clearing up:<\/strong><br \/>the contractor will remove any debris and clean up the mess. Everything including furniture or appliances<br \/>removed prior to the installation will be returned to their rightful places. <\/li>\n<li><strong>4.Inspect the new window:<\/strong><br \/>make sure to inspect their work &#8211; don\u2019t be afraid to point out any faults<br \/>or installation mistakes that may cause concern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 40px\">The bottom line is, no matter how much preparation you\u2019ve done, successful window replacement will all come down<br \/>to your choice of contractor. If you work with a reliable window replacement company,<br \/>you won\u2019t have to worry  about how the project turns out.<\/p>\n<p><!-- shop script --><\/p>\n<table id=\"tb2SPEC2\" class=\"dataGrid blog double\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogservices.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/servicemagic\/3113575.html\" target=\"_parent\">SERVICES: window installation contractors<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogcompare.gif\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/doors-windows\/\" target=\"_parent\">VIEW: doors &#038; windows (remodeling plan)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"novwhite\"><img src=\"\/images\/icons\/blogfilm.gif\" \/><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/z1zR_k4GGBs\" target=\"_blank\">YOUTUBE: how To replace a window (new win)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"height: 200px\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"author\"><strong>About the Author:<\/strong><br \/>Lance Schepps is president and general manager of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbalosangeles.com\/\">Renewal by  Andersen\u00ae of Los Angeles.<\/a> Lance is committed to helping clients make  their homes more energy-efficient, comfortable and beautiful. He believes that  the first step to achieving these goals is to help homeowners make smart window  replacement decisions. Check out the company blog for more of Lance&#8217;s tips,  industry news and company updates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"authorlinks\"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.diynetwork.com\/how-to\/rooms-and-spaces\/doors-and-windows\/preparing-to-replace-a-window\">http:\/\/www.diynetwork.com\/how-to\/rooms-and-spaces\/doors-and-windows\/preparing-to-replace-a-window<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/process-of-installing-replacement-windows-1822901\">https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/process-of-installing-replacement-windows-1822901<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renewalbyandersen.com\/why-choose-us\/hassle-free-process.aspx\">https:\/\/www.renewalbyandersen.com\/why-choose-us\/hassle-free-process.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"imagebreak\" id=\"7th\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<!-- iframe plugin v.6.0 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe src=\"\/home-improvement-magazine\/content-frames\/post-gallery-content-project-doors.html\" class=\"contentframe\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n<div class=\"bott\">\r\n  <p>Nice pic idea? 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