Hunter, I have to compliment you on your ability to articulate building concepts in a way that is relatable and easy to follow. Very thorough. You obviously know your craft. Much appreciated !!
Can't imagine that lack of shims is gonna hold up once some flower pots are sitting on there. No one is standing on it, but lots of us put fairly heavy things on window sills. This is the kind of work that makes people hate track homes. Good tips on lining it up and measuring it.
Agreed. I can't blame this guy for following the guidelines of his employer, but for him to casually justify his method by saying "Nobody is standing on these things" is lame and misleading. Everybody puts stuff on windowsills -- that's what they're for. The apron will probably keep the front edge up, but the back edge (against the window frame) will slip down on the brads once the caulk line gives way, and that won't take long after somebody moves in. Liners and casings don't need much fastening strength; sills do.
My thoughts exactly. I have cats that love sitting in the window and can definitely imagine them making the sill move. No person may be standing on the sill but a pet probably will, so shims should be used.
Wow, great tutorial. Works like a charm every time. I did 9 windows in my new home that the builder did not put in window sills. Every on perfect. Thanks!!
Dude, great tutorial! Perfectly presented. Even after 35 years of experience in home renovations, one can learn something from another fellow tradie. Well done man!
Really appreciate your time watching and leaving a quick comment! 35 years that’s awesome! Glad I could show you a couple of my tricks, any questions please let me know! Have a blessed day! 😎
@@huntercarlson5446 Yes, indeed! I am almost 60 in a few months. That only confirms that you still can teach an old dog new tricks. Quite a few hints in your video which I highly appreciate. Thanks for sharing and all the best, mate!
@@VanClaaude thanks for giving me more motivation to keep making videos! Doesn’t matter what age, everyone can always learn a new trick or two! Happy real early b-day! Look forward to hearing from you in the future! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼
I was going to have window sills done by someone that knows what they are doing, but instead I am going to make my own. Great excuse to buy new tools! Thanks man!
Dr Horton did not show that much love and affection when they built my home. My window sills are basic ASF, along with several other things in the house. Nothing is symmetrical in my home. Love your work.
Thank you Hunter. You are a remarkable craftsman. Thanks for being articulate, exacting, and truly instructive. Any builder would be fortunate to have you doing this work for them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for letting us “be there” with you.
I like your videos, i became to work as foreman 6 years ago i was doing fine Then i realized i was being lazy and i feel i can make more money as installer, Your videos are helping me alot !!
Thanks for the tutorial. Builder did not put sills on any windows, and I am interested in adding some. You make it look so easy, but you are a skilled builder. I don't have the power tools to accomplish this task so I may have to hire someone to do this for my home.
Thank you! My home came with (zero) windowsills in any of the windows. It was built in 1980, so maybe it was a budget skip for the previous owner (I have found ALOT of these) or it might have been out of style at the time? Either way, I want to add them so this tutorial is excellent and makes total sense!
Dude I needed this video. I’m just about to trim out my windows!! Thank you!! (Update) Followed your tutorial to a “T.” My window sills look amazing and I have you to thank! The scribe in place technique worked perfectly!!
I am so sorry I couldn’t respond to you right away! Just got back on a camping trip with no service for almost 2 weeks... You are so very welcome! I feel touched that you followed my video and now have beautiful window sills in your home, that YOU installed! You are giving me motivation to keep on going and I thank you for that! Joe if you have any questions in the future please don’t hesitate to ask! Thank you so much for bringing good vibes to my channel and I truly hope you have a blessed day! Talk to ya soon!
I can totally agree with you! All my material packs for these “track” homebuilders are always MDF for window sills. With a good finish of paint they seem to hold up “decently” for a few years, but yes if you can afford just a little more going wood is much better! Thanks for commenting! Have a blessed day 😎
Bro! You are the man. Just bought a home that has good bones, just needs some updating and I plan on doing the sills after getting the windows replaced. Thanks for the step by step. Super detailed and easy to follow
Thank you very much! I really appreciate your feedback! Let me know if you have any questions when you start your projects! Congrats on your home! Have a blessed day 😎
Thank you for this video! I have a Century Communities home (in Castle Rock) that was built with a drywall sill. I ripped it out and followed your instructions and they came out amazing and it was fun to install! I did more of a modern look, but the same concept! Thanks for the great tutorial and tips!
You are welcome! Thank you for leaving detailed feedback! Completely understand with the modern look in your home as DR. Horton has a different trim style to their homes! So glad it turned out awesome as you added more detail and design to your home! Your just around the corner, I’m in the Parker area, so let me know if you have any questions in the future…more videos coming soon, just takes me a while to get them together and edited… talk to you later! 😎
Thank you for this. I am planning on doing all of ours because I HATE the drywall sills, but it didn’t even occur to me that I need to rip them out. I was thinking I could just install over it, but when we replace windows someday that would be a problem.
@@huntercarlson5446 amazing video guide, do I really need all the tools you have to cut wood or if I have to buy my first tool to cut wood which one should I get?
I appreciate that comment! Bryan and I do our best to make sure we leave a good product for the painters and then the homeowners! Thank you for watching! Have a blessed day 😎
Good job Hunter 👌🏼👍🏻 I also do trim work, I do it in Portland Oregon. You are doing great, I like your approach to work. I usually put window sill along the bottom edge of the window. That is, with a window frame thickness of 1 1/2 ", we get a reveal of about 3/4", depending on the thickness of the window sill material. Thanks!
Really appreciate you leaving some feedback! Some of the windows in the homes I’m in vary on the frame thicknesses. Also the framing isn’t perfect so we have decided as a trim company to just give a standard reveal in every single window. Thus leading to a smaller reveal than 3/4”… if it was my personal home I would be matching the reveal on all 4 sides of the window, but I would have more control over the drywall or jamb extensions to do so… don’t have that time or luxury in the track homes with DR Horton unfortunately. Thank you for your inspiration, look forward to more comments in the future! Have a blessed day 😎
I appreciate your time watching and leaving a comment! I’m glad my methods are helping and are understandable! Any questions please let me know! Have a blessed day 😎
Thank you for this video!! I've watched many, but never did anyone tell me HOW to take the measurements and why. I really appreciate it...especially owning a 70 year old house. Now I'm much more confident to replace the two window sills in this house. If you ever do a barndoor or pocket door, I would watch that many times!! Plus crown molding. I can never figure out how to cut that stuff. :/ Keep the great videos coming!! :D
I want to thank you very much for taking your time to compliment the video! If you have any questions on those 2 window sills please let me know! Funny u ask...my very first video I recorded was a barn door, but I used 2 cameras and did 2 of them in the same day...long story short it is going to be an editing nightmare for me, but I will definitely work on it for the future! Crown moulding only requires a couple tricks...so I will add that to the list of future videos for sure! If you beat me to needing help on an install job with crown, once again please ask! 😎😎I hope you have a blessed day/evening!😎😎
Most youtube DIY-ers are really more entertainment than instruction. It's refreshing to see someone laying out step-by-step instructions for those of us that aren't carpenters or experienced hobbyists.
Thank you for this comment! I really am trying to do step by step on my “how to” videos so most can understand the process and likely replicate it for themselves! Please give me pointers and comments along this journey, I am open eyes and ears on what will make me a better person and better channel...thanks again Jay for your time and checking out the channel!
You are a very talented person with an amazing way of explaining everything so clearly.I rarely leave a comment but the passion and joy you share your knowledge left me with no choice but to complement you😊.It’s coming fr a woman w with no experience in Carpentry or construction work but have been watching all your uploads in a row and understanding them.I request you to please make more videos and upload them often on various projects you work on as it is very helpful to us novice people also. As someone mentioned above, please upload and teach us on crown molding and transition strips on different levels of flooring in old houses.Just subscribed
I love your teaching methods man. The hypothetical situation at 9:40 ish I would lightly pencil line against the square the way it is and then measure the gap from the light pencil line to the square line then I can do what I call flipping the angle if that makes sense to you.
Great vid! I'm in Castle Pines and need to do some window replacement. I can save a TON on the install if I do my own trim removal and install, and your vid has given me the confidence to DIY it from scratch if (when) I damage any pieces when removing.
I’m glad you found my video and I gave you some confidence to do it yourself! Castle Pines, I’m about 20 min away from you! Love the area you are in! Don’t hesitate with any questions you may have! I’d also be up to come meet you if it would help! Thanks for reaching out and leaving a comment! Have a blessed day 😎
I really appreciate you leaving feedback and taking time to watch! I truly hope I was able to teach you something to give you motivation for a project in your home! Any questions please let me know! Have a blessed day 😎
Thank you so much! Trying to keep simple while still providing enough information to get the job done! Any questions don’t hesitate! Have a blessed day 😎
Thank you very much! Really appreciate your time watching and your feedback...if you have any questions please let me know, I’m here to help! Have a blessed day!
There's actually a way to scribe those gaps created by uneven casing work. Hold the stool against the casing at a slight angle. Hold a pencil against the wall and drag it from front to back. Use a jigsaw to follow that scribe. Got that trick from Norm Abram (the James Brown of DIY).
Love it! Thanks for sharing that trick! So many ways to get the end result, but it’s the easy and simple methods that we need to focus on! I’m gonna try your trick on the next house, see if I can gain some speed or precision in my work! Have a blessed day!
If some of you guys are thinking or saying why he doesn’t wear safety glasses, that’s how you know he’s been doing this for a long time , safety is important but a professional knows how to cut material without geeting hurt … good job dude
Appreciate you! I do want everyone to be safe and use the proper safety equipment if they feel to do so! I might not be setting the best example on using glasses, ear protection, knee pads, mask, vacuum, but then it wouldn’t be original to my routine… Have a blessed rest of the day 😎
Awesome video man! Just purchased a house that we want to add window trim, but thinking the current ears are too short for it to look right. I’m assuming I would need to Replace the stool with the width of the trim determining what the ears width should be on each side? A video of placing trim around the sides and top of these windows would be awesome!!!
Sorry it took a while to answer…you are exactly right on replacing the stool to make the ears bigger! You would want to add the width of your trim and an additional 1/2” (I personally want to see the stool wider than the casing) Unfortunately I don’t do a lot of jamb extending and casing for windows, just the stool and apron. But I will get some footage the next time I get the chance! Thank you for your support and hope this helps! If you have more questions I’ll get back to you faster! Have a blessed day 😎
Hi Sally! Sorry it has been a few weeks since your comment for me to see it and answer...it is pretty easy with the proper tools! If you haven't already, let me know if you have any additional questions! I will get back with you much faster this time! Have a blessed day!
Our house is getting built in Castle Rock and to add the window sills like this was a $3,800 upgrade for 6 Windows. I think I might just try to do it myself after watching the video. Thanks! BTW, do you do this type of work on the side or only work for DR Horton? Would love a contact to do this type of stuff and pay them if I get pissed when doing them myself lol
Hey Pat! Congrats on the new home! Yea the upgrades in trim get pretty pricey through the builder! When the time comes that you are ready for some extras in the home reach out to me again! I’ll be glad to help answer any questions and if the timing is right, maybe I’ll have some time in my schedule. I’m currently not working for DR anymore and just doing small odds and ends to keep busy. Thanks for watching and commenting! Look forward to you reaching out in the future! Have a blessed day 😎
I understand! I don’t get to choose the material I install for every house…the builder makes that decision…thanks for watching and have a blessed day 😎
Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! The back edge of the sill is held up by the nails and caulking from the painter…it might seem fragile, but you should be able to place any picture or plant or whatever you store on the sill and have no problem. The only thing I change is a window sill where a person can get in and out of…(egress window in basement, a window that accesses the roof, etc.) in this case I will use shims to secure the window sill in case some ends up stepping on the sill… Might seem a little fragile from the video how it is installed, but I assure you it is strong enough to hold whatever can be stacked on top, just not strong enough for a step 😉 Thank you for your time, any questions please let me know! Have a blessed day 😎
Hi, thanks for the tutorial. I've recently took off and old plastic window sill and it looks like it was put on some sort of adhesive, i need to put it back but do you know what I can use to secure it in place? I don't think nails would do in this case :D Also why do you leave that gap underneath the wood (where you put your screwdriver)? Thanks :)
For your plastic material I would use an adhesive like Liquid Nail. You may have to buy a caulking gun as well if you don’t already have one. Place a decent amount of adhesive on your plastic sill and place it into position, then press down firmly to smoosh the adhesive and let sit for a few hours to dry. If I nailed the sill material to the framing and didn’t leave any gap, my reveal from the sill material and the window frame wouldn’t be consistent in every window of the house. My focus is to keep the reveal the same at every window, so the gap left underneath changes from window to window. I hope that makes sense…thanks for watching and have a blessed day 😎
Help!. I like the video and explanations, but I'll be installing stained and finished boards and can't just throw in a bunch of nails wherever. What nails and nailing tool should I use on true 1" (5/4) boards that have been carefully stained and finished. Any suggestions appreciated. Thx
question, for example, if you have 5'' on the left side and 5''1/2 on the right, how would you cut to stand both sides with 1'1/2 in front? thank you for your time and share your work.
Thank you! I’ve had issues where my window sill/stool didnt get painted and got wet from a rain storm and had to replace it from swelling…but I have never had an issue when the MDF is fully caulked and painted. The paint does a great job repelling the water. Let’s say there is standing water over a period of time like under a flower pot or something it could eventually eat through the paint and damage the product…this could also damage wood and both would need to be sanded and re-finished. Just my opinion, I’m sure others will say to never use MDF, but I don’t make the product decisions when it comes to these builders. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and have a blessed day 😎
Great vide brother. I am definitely going to use your tips on making my windows sills. Just was wondering what kind of wood are you using in this video? Also any suggestions between pine and oak?
This is awesome. Thank you! Our new home is being built without window sills and aprons. Shocking to me but we will for sure get someone to install after we close. Any advice on how much to expect to spend to have this done on a 2,700 sq ft home?
Thank you very much for watching and your comment! Don’t be toooooo shocked, many home builders in the Denver area are just drywall wrapping each window as well. I totally agree with you to getting it done, certain carpentry in the home can bring a totally different feel or emotion when entering a room. I know it’s just a window “sill” or “stool” but it does help the look of each window! Prices will totally vary depending on where you live, but I’ll give you the best estimate or guess based on your quick information... 20-25 total windows 1”x 8”x16’ MDF material - 5-7 pieces Casing to match your doors for apron 1.5 days labor (2 guys- 3/4 day) Demo drywall add .5 to labor (only if material is thicker than the reveal on the window from the drywall) My bid would be $1200 (material included) or $1500 to demo drywall from each window... After you will need to hire a painter to caulk, fill nail holes, primer, paint...I’m “ball-parking” here but maybe expect $600-$800 for the painter to finish the project... Hope this information helps! Please let me know if there is anything other questions! Congrats on the new home! Have a blessed day! 😎
@@huntercarlson5446 You're incredible. Thank you for your time. We're north of Atlanta and bought our current starter home as a new build 7 years ago and it has all the trim and details I'd expect to see in a home, so now "upgrading" to a larger home that comes with virtually no design features is a hard pill to swallow. I'm learning now what this whole "express" home thing is all about. I can only hope and pray the guys working on our new home care as much about the quality of their work as you do about yours. Kudos to you and best wishes in all your endeavors!
I really appreciate that! I do take a lot of pride in my work and push to do the best that I can! You hit the nail on the head with “express”...it’s definitely a new way to build these homes to try and keep the price point affordable. Takes away from some design features, but it still gives the opportunity to upgrade in size! Im sure the workers in your home are gonna crush it and I truly hope the process is peaceful, exciting, and easy! Look forward to hearing from you again! Happy Easter! Hope you get some time with the family this weekend!
Great video - prescriptive instructions and very engaging host. 1 question is what to do with the sides of the apron - the edges seem like they would be sharp. Do you add sides to the apron like a joint or just paint over them as-is?
Thank you very much for watching and commenting! In this case I will leave the apron ends as is and the painter will caulk and paint everything. The edges aren’t really sharp after paint is applied, but great question. I’m just following the builders specs…some aprons do have actual returns or a 45 degree miter to match the detail on the ends, but in this case the builder just wants a 15 degree miter on the ends. Have a blessed day 😎
Hunter, I have to compliment you on your ability to articulate building concepts in a way that is relatable and easy to follow. Very thorough. You obviously know your craft. Much appreciated !!
Can't imagine that lack of shims is gonna hold up once some flower pots are sitting on there. No one is standing on it, but lots of us put fairly heavy things on window sills. This is the kind of work that makes people hate track homes.
Good tips on lining it up and measuring it.
Although I would use shims, the apron likely provides sufficient support much like a riser supports a stair tread.
Agreed. I can't blame this guy for following the guidelines of his employer, but for him to casually justify his method by saying "Nobody is standing on these things" is lame and misleading. Everybody puts stuff on windowsills -- that's what they're for. The apron will probably keep the front edge up, but the back edge (against the window frame) will slip down on the brads once the caulk line gives way, and that won't take long after somebody moves in. Liners and casings don't need much fastening strength; sills do.
My thoughts exactly. I have cats that love sitting in the window and can definitely imagine them making the sill move. No person may be standing on the sill but a pet probably will, so shims should be used.
Love this guy! He is a natural teacher.
Wow, great tutorial. Works like a charm every time. I did 9 windows in my new home that the builder did not put in window sills. Every on perfect. Thanks!!
Great tutorial for someone who has no idea what she’s doing. Need to do sills and I will be following this with confidence.
Dude, great tutorial! Perfectly presented. Even after 35 years of experience in home renovations, one can learn something from another fellow tradie. Well done man!
Really appreciate your time watching and leaving a quick comment! 35 years that’s awesome! Glad I could show you a couple of my tricks, any questions please let me know! Have a blessed day! 😎
@@huntercarlson5446 Yes, indeed! I am almost 60 in a few months. That only confirms that you still can teach an old dog new tricks. Quite a few hints in your video which I highly appreciate. Thanks for sharing and all the best, mate!
@@VanClaaude thanks for giving me more motivation to keep making videos! Doesn’t matter what age, everyone can always learn a new trick or two! Happy real early b-day! Look forward to hearing from you in the future! 🤜🏼💥🤛🏼
@@huntercarlson5446 Absolutely, mate!
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Hands down the absolute best "how to" video I've ever watched! Keep up the good work my guy. 👏🏾👌🏾🙏🏾
Righteous, my man! Felt like I was watching Carpentry Corner with Owen Wilson. Thanks and God bless!
Doing my first window/door trims as a DIY and this was such a superb instructional! Thank you for sharing your skill brother!
Very nice. My new home only has drywall. Simple way to dress it up. To HD tomorrow.
I was going to have window sills done by someone that knows what they are doing, but instead I am going to make my own. Great excuse to buy new tools! Thanks man!
big confidence builder, thanks for taking the time.
Best vid for making my own sills
Nicely done. Love how you simply snap lines against the existing structure vs lots of error-prone measuring.
Dr Horton did not show that much love and affection when they built my home. My window sills are basic ASF, along with several other things in the house. Nothing is symmetrical in my home.
Love your work.
Thank you Hunter. You are a remarkable craftsman. Thanks for being articulate, exacting, and truly instructive. Any builder would be fortunate to have you doing this work for them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for letting us “be there” with you.
Totes agree!
I like your videos, i became to work as foreman 6 years ago i was doing fine
Then i realized i was being lazy and i feel i can make more money as installer,
Your videos are helping me alot !!
Love it! Glad to help! Let me know if you have any specific questions! Have a blessed day and weekend!
You are the professional brother, I just want to learn to install my new windows by myself, thanks 🙏
Thanks for the tutorial. Builder did not put sills on any windows, and I am interested in adding some. You make it look so easy, but you are a skilled builder. I don't have the power tools to accomplish this task so I may have to hire someone to do this for my home.
Thank you! My home came with (zero) windowsills in any of the windows. It was built in 1980, so maybe it was a budget skip for the previous owner (I have found ALOT of these) or it might have been out of style at the time? Either way, I want to add them so this tutorial is excellent and makes total sense!
Dude I needed this video. I’m just about to trim out my windows!! Thank you!!
(Update) Followed your tutorial to a “T.” My window sills look amazing and I have you to thank! The scribe in place technique worked perfectly!!
I am so sorry I couldn’t respond to you right away! Just got back on a camping trip with no service for almost 2 weeks...
You are so very welcome! I feel touched that you followed my video and now have beautiful window sills in your home, that YOU installed! You are giving me motivation to keep on going and I thank you for that! Joe if you have any questions in the future please don’t hesitate to ask! Thank you so much for bringing good vibes to my channel and I truly hope you have a blessed day! Talk to ya soon!
Do not use mdf. Use clear pine or pfj. Mdf is cardboard.... when building for yourselfe use wood.
I can totally agree with you! All my material packs for these “track” homebuilders are always MDF for window sills. With a good finish of paint they seem to hold up “decently” for a few years, but yes if you can afford just a little more going wood is much better! Thanks for commenting! Have a blessed day 😎
Bro! You are the man. Just bought a home that has good bones, just needs some updating and I plan on doing the sills after getting the windows replaced. Thanks for the step by step. Super detailed and easy to follow
Thank you very much! I really appreciate your feedback! Let me know if you have any questions when you start your projects! Congrats on your home! Have a blessed day 😎
Hunter, you are a perfectionist -- I freakin Love it man! I leaned new tricks watching this vid. Thank you.
very good and thank you for sharing us !
Thank you for this video! I have a Century Communities home (in Castle Rock) that was built with a drywall sill. I ripped it out and followed your instructions and they came out amazing and it was fun to install! I did more of a modern look, but the same concept! Thanks for the great tutorial and tips!
You are welcome! Thank you for leaving detailed feedback! Completely understand with the modern look in your home as DR. Horton has a different trim style to their homes! So glad it turned out awesome as you added more detail and design to your home! Your just around the corner, I’m in the Parker area, so let me know if you have any questions in the future…more videos coming soon, just takes me a while to get them together and edited… talk to you later! 😎
Thank you for this. I am planning on doing all of ours because I HATE the drywall sills, but it didn’t even occur to me that I need to rip them out. I was thinking I could just install over it, but when we replace windows someday that would be a problem.
@@huntercarlson5446 amazing video guide, do I really need all the tools you have to cut wood or if I have to buy my first tool to cut wood which one should I get?
@connektion pro what’s the modern look window sill?
@@natalie4787same question here.
Great video and great simplicity, thanks for sharing
I like that you think about the painter and do a little sanding 🤙🏾
I appreciate that comment! Bryan and I do our best to make sure we leave a good product for the painters and then the homeowners! Thank you for watching! Have a blessed day 😎
Great video and explanation!
Good vid. Pacing, camera work and the recap install is a great teaching technique 👌
Great explanation. Thank you!
Nice keep it up and I'm sure your channel will rock it
Gotta build the woman new wind sills and trim in nov. Best video I've watched on how too. Appreciate you.
Thank you very much! Let me know if you have any additional questions when it comes time! Keep her happy! Have a blessed day 😎
Good job Hunter 👌🏼👍🏻
I also do trim work, I do it in Portland Oregon. You are doing great, I like your approach to work. I usually put window sill along the bottom edge of the window. That is, with a window frame thickness of 1 1/2 ", we get a reveal of about 3/4", depending on the thickness of the window sill material.
Thanks!
Really appreciate you leaving some feedback! Some of the windows in the homes I’m in vary on the frame thicknesses. Also the framing isn’t perfect so we have decided as a trim company to just give a standard reveal in every single window. Thus leading to a smaller reveal than 3/4”… if it was my personal home I would be matching the reveal on all 4 sides of the window, but I would have more control over the drywall or jamb extensions to do so… don’t have that time or luxury in the track homes with DR Horton unfortunately.
Thank you for your inspiration, look forward to more comments in the future! Have a blessed day 😎
Man . You are Professional ! Thank you for a great teaching method !!
I appreciate your time watching and leaving a comment! I’m glad my methods are helping and are understandable! Any questions please let me know! Have a blessed day 😎
Nice work and great presentation..."thank you," for the info!
Thank you very much for your time watching and leaving a comment! Appreciate the feedback! Any questions please let me know! Have a blessed day!
@2:11 "We're in the garage" reminds me of Tai Lopez.
Excellent video!
Needed this just as a refresh, PERFECT !!! Thx Hunter !!!
Very welcome! Let me know if you have any questions! Have a blessed day 😎
Thank you for this video!! I've watched many, but never did anyone tell me HOW to take the measurements and why. I really appreciate it...especially owning a 70 year old house. Now I'm much more confident to replace the two window sills in this house.
If you ever do a barndoor or pocket door, I would watch that many times!! Plus crown molding. I can never figure out how to cut that stuff. :/
Keep the great videos coming!! :D
I want to thank you very much for taking your time to compliment the video! If you have any questions on those 2 window sills please let me know!
Funny u ask...my very first video I recorded was a barn door, but I used 2 cameras and did 2 of them in the same day...long story short it is going to be an editing nightmare for me, but I will definitely work on it for the future!
Crown moulding only requires a couple tricks...so I will add that to the list of future videos for sure! If you beat me to needing help on an install job with crown, once again please ask!
😎😎I hope you have a blessed day/evening!😎😎
Most youtube DIY-ers are really more entertainment than instruction. It's refreshing to see someone laying out step-by-step instructions for those of us that aren't carpenters or experienced hobbyists.
Thank you for this comment! I really am trying to do step by step on my “how to” videos so most can understand the process and likely replicate it for themselves! Please give me pointers and comments along this journey, I am open eyes and ears on what will make me a better person and better channel...thanks again Jay for your time and checking out the channel!
You are a very talented person with an amazing way of explaining everything so clearly.I rarely leave a comment but the passion and joy you share your knowledge left me with no choice but to complement you😊.It’s coming fr a woman w with no experience in Carpentry or construction work but have been watching all your uploads in a row and understanding them.I request you to please make more videos and upload them often on various projects you work on as it is very helpful to us novice people also. As someone mentioned above, please upload and teach us on crown molding and transition strips on different levels of flooring in old houses.Just subscribed
Thanks for the tutorial, my husband and I are going to try and change our window sills ourselves, you made it look so easy. Great video!
Hope I was able to help build some confidence in starting the project…Let me know if you have any questions! Have a blessed day 😎
I love your teaching methods man. The hypothetical situation at 9:40 ish I would lightly pencil line against the square the way it is and then measure the gap from the light pencil line to the square line then I can do what I call flipping the angle if that makes sense to you.
Great vid! I'm in Castle Pines and need to do some window replacement. I can save a TON on the install if I do my own trim removal and install, and your vid has given me the confidence to DIY it from scratch if (when) I damage any pieces when removing.
I’m glad you found my video and I gave you some confidence to do it yourself! Castle Pines, I’m about 20 min away from you! Love the area you are in! Don’t hesitate with any questions you may have! I’d also be up to come meet you if it would help! Thanks for reaching out and leaving a comment! Have a blessed day 😎
Great video! Thank you!!👍🏼
Amazing teacher!!!! Thank you for the video!
I really appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching and have a blessed day 😎
Great video!
Great tutorial ❤
nice and helpful video
Great video Hunter! Exactly what I was wanting to learn. Good demonstration and camera person was great too!!!
Thank you very much for watching and your positive feedback! Please let me know if you have any questions installing your sills! Have a blessed day! 😎
Great stuff , you are a great teacher. Easy to follow and learn from you. Thanks
I really appreciate you leaving feedback and taking time to watch! I truly hope I was able to teach you something to give you motivation for a project in your home! Any questions please let me know! Have a blessed day 😎
Mannnn ...I love your technique and energy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge...very helpful.
Really appreciate your comment! Please ask if you have any questions! Have a blessed day!
Awesome video! Thanks for making it fun to learn!
Good tutorial 👍🏻
Nice tutorial, just what I needed to know. Keeping it simple...
Thank you so much! Trying to keep simple while still providing enough information to get the job done! Any questions don’t hesitate! Have a blessed day 😎
Awesome video. You take pride in your work and it shows.
Thank you very much! Really appreciate your time watching and your feedback...if you have any questions please let me know, I’m here to help! Have a blessed day!
Well done! Thanks a lot!
Thank you!!
My dog ripped off the window sill in one of my bedrooms. Glad I stumbled across this video.
Nice work and easy explanation
This video helped me so much
Really good instructions bud, keep goin up!
There's actually a way to scribe those gaps created by uneven casing work. Hold the stool against the casing at a slight angle. Hold a pencil against the wall and drag it from front to back. Use a jigsaw to follow that scribe. Got that trick from Norm Abram (the James Brown of DIY).
Love it! Thanks for sharing that trick! So many ways to get the end result, but it’s the easy and simple methods that we need to focus on! I’m gonna try your trick on the next house, see if I can gain some speed or precision in my work! Have a blessed day!
You are Awesome!!!
🤜🏼💥🤛🏼 thanks for watching! Have a blessed day 😎
Great video!! Exactly what I was looking for. Look forward to more!
I really appreciate the feedback! Definitely more to come...
Very good video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You are very welcome! Thanks for taking time to comment! Any questions please let me know, have a blessed day!
If some of you guys are thinking or saying why he doesn’t wear safety glasses, that’s how you know he’s been doing this for a long time , safety is important but a professional knows how to cut material without geeting hurt … good job dude
Appreciate you! I do want everyone to be safe and use the proper safety equipment if they feel to do so! I might not be setting the best example on using glasses, ear protection, knee pads, mask, vacuum, but then it wouldn’t be original to my routine…
Have a blessed rest of the day 😎
@@huntercarlson5446 like I said you’re a pro
Good video. I'm going to do mine this way.
Appreciate it! Let me know if you have any questions! Have a blessed day 😎
great video...keep going!
Awesome video man! Just purchased a house that we want to add window trim, but thinking the current ears are too short for it to look right. I’m assuming I would need to Replace the stool with the width of the trim determining what the ears width should be on each side? A video of placing trim around the sides and top of these windows would be awesome!!!
Sorry it took a while to answer…you are exactly right on replacing the stool to make the ears bigger! You would want to add the width of your trim and an additional 1/2” (I personally want to see the stool wider than the casing) Unfortunately I don’t do a lot of jamb extending and casing for windows, just the stool and apron. But I will get some footage the next time I get the chance! Thank you for your support and hope this helps! If you have more questions I’ll get back to you faster! Have a blessed day 😎
Got some skillz sir👍👍
Hey thank you for the compliment! Have a blessed day 😎
Thanks. Looks almost easy. I’ll give it a try!
Hi Sally! Sorry it has been a few weeks since your comment for me to see it and answer...it is pretty easy with the proper tools! If you haven't already, let me know if you have any additional questions! I will get back with you much faster this time! Have a blessed day!
Subscribed. Great video!
Pretty entertaining for such great info.
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Seriously great video!!!🙏🏼
Thank you very much! If you have any questions please let me know. Have a blessed day 😎
Good job!
Thank you very much! Any questions let me know! Have a blessed day!
Our house is getting built in Castle Rock and to add the window sills like this was a $3,800 upgrade for 6 Windows. I think I might just try to do it myself after watching the video. Thanks! BTW, do you do this type of work on the side or only work for DR Horton? Would love a contact to do this type of stuff and pay them if I get pissed when doing them myself lol
Hey Pat! Congrats on the new home! Yea the upgrades in trim get pretty pricey through the builder! When the time comes that you are ready for some extras in the home reach out to me again! I’ll be glad to help answer any questions and if the timing is right, maybe I’ll have some time in my schedule. I’m currently not working for DR anymore and just doing small odds and ends to keep busy. Thanks for watching and commenting! Look forward to you reaching out in the future! Have a blessed day 😎
NICE!
Thanks for watching and have a blessed day 😎
simple. U R Good..
Thanks man
Yea do it! Your welcome! Let me know if you have any questions…have a blessed day 😎
Hunter, great video. Can you tell us the make and model of your chop saw and table that it is on?
Perfect! I'm replacing the sills in my garage and this vid was extremely helpful. Much appreciated.
You are very welcome! Have a blessed day 😎
I'd like to see that drywall return and that MDF sill after about 10 years of weather changes, condensation etc.
I understand! I don’t get to choose the material I install for every house…the builder makes that decision…thanks for watching and have a blessed day 😎
Isn't it a little fragile whiteout something in the window side to hold it up? Great video, straight to the point and good manufacturing
Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! The back edge of the sill is held up by the nails and caulking from the painter…it might seem fragile, but you should be able to place any picture or plant or whatever you store on the sill and have no problem. The only thing I change is a window sill where a person can get in and out of…(egress window in basement, a window that accesses the roof, etc.) in this case I will use shims to secure the window sill in case some ends up stepping on the sill…
Might seem a little fragile from the video how it is installed, but I assure you it is strong enough to hold whatever can be stacked on top, just not strong enough for a step 😉
Thank you for your time, any questions please let me know! Have a blessed day 😎
This was excellent. But I really despise mdf anywhere - especially where any water can touch it.
Hi, thanks for the tutorial. I've recently took off and old plastic window sill and it looks like it was put on some sort of adhesive, i need to put it back but do you know what I can use to secure it in place? I don't think nails would do in this case :D Also why do you leave that gap underneath the wood (where you put your screwdriver)? Thanks :)
For your plastic material I would use an adhesive like Liquid Nail. You may have to buy a caulking gun as well if you don’t already have one. Place a decent amount of adhesive on your plastic sill and place it into position, then press down firmly to smoosh the adhesive and let sit for a few hours to dry.
If I nailed the sill material to the framing and didn’t leave any gap, my reveal from the sill material and the window frame wouldn’t be consistent in every window of the house. My focus is to keep the reveal the same at every window, so the gap left underneath changes from window to window. I hope that makes sense…thanks for watching and have a blessed day 😎
Great video!. I have a new DR Horton house. They didn’t give me windowsills. 😠
well done!
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Good video, great suspenders, wouldn’t use mdf, sick routing job?
Nice job
Thank you for your time watching and leaving a quick comment! Any questions please let me know! Have a blessed day!
Help!. I like the video and explanations, but I'll be installing stained and finished boards and can't just throw in a bunch of nails wherever.
What nails and nailing tool should I use on true 1" (5/4) boards that have been carefully stained and finished.
Any suggestions appreciated. Thx
question, for example, if you have 5'' on the left side and 5''1/2 on the right, how would you cut to stand both sides with 1'1/2 in front? thank you for your time and share your work.
Well done, I am reluctant to use MDF on a window sill. always afraid of moisture. Ever have any issues with MDF getting wet?
Thank you! I’ve had issues where my window sill/stool didnt get painted and got wet from a rain storm and had to replace it from swelling…but I have never had an issue when the MDF is fully caulked and painted. The paint does a great job repelling the water. Let’s say there is standing water over a period of time like under a flower pot or something it could eventually eat through the paint and damage the product…this could also damage wood and both would need to be sanded and re-finished. Just my opinion, I’m sure others will say to never use MDF, but I don’t make the product decisions when it comes to these builders. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and have a blessed day 😎
Bro I’m down to rip off work too lmao that was hilarious
Great vid
Thank you very much! Hope you have a blessed day!
I think it was a good tutorial.
Thank you very much for the compliment!
Thank you.
Very welcome! Let me know if u have any questions! Have a blessed day!
Love it!
Great tips!!!
Thanks man! Appreciate the feedback! Have a blessed day 😎
Great vide brother. I am definitely going to use your tips on making my windows sills. Just was wondering what kind of wood are you using in this video? Also any suggestions between pine and oak?
Very instructive! Thanks! What router bit did you use for sill profile?
That looked like what's called a "beading" bit. Most likely with a 1/2" reveal on the center part of the wood.
Loved it...but do one without the nail gun..
This is awesome. Thank you! Our new home is being built without window sills and aprons. Shocking to me but we will for sure get someone to install after we close. Any advice on how much to expect to spend to have this done on a 2,700 sq ft home?
Thank you very much for watching and your comment! Don’t be toooooo shocked, many home builders in the Denver area are just drywall wrapping each window as well. I totally agree with you to getting it done, certain carpentry in the home can bring a totally different feel or emotion when entering a room. I know it’s just a window “sill” or “stool” but it does help the look of each window!
Prices will totally vary depending on where you live, but I’ll give you the best estimate or guess based on your quick information...
20-25 total windows
1”x 8”x16’ MDF material - 5-7 pieces
Casing to match your doors for apron
1.5 days labor (2 guys- 3/4 day)
Demo drywall add .5 to labor (only if material is thicker than the reveal on the window from the drywall)
My bid would be $1200 (material included) or $1500 to demo drywall from each window...
After you will need to hire a painter to caulk, fill nail holes, primer, paint...I’m “ball-parking” here but maybe expect $600-$800 for the painter to finish the project...
Hope this information helps! Please let me know if there is anything other questions! Congrats on the new home! Have a blessed day! 😎
@@huntercarlson5446 You're incredible. Thank you for your time. We're north of Atlanta and bought our current starter home as a new build 7 years ago and it has all the trim and details I'd expect to see in a home, so now "upgrading" to a larger home that comes with virtually no design features is a hard pill to swallow. I'm learning now what this whole "express" home thing is all about. I can only hope and pray the guys working on our new home care as much about the quality of their work as you do about yours. Kudos to you and best wishes in all your endeavors!
I really appreciate that! I do take a lot of pride in my work and push to do the best that I can! You hit the nail on the head with “express”...it’s definitely a new way to build these homes to try and keep the price point affordable. Takes away from some design features, but it still gives the opportunity to upgrade in size! Im sure the workers in your home are gonna crush it and I truly hope the process is peaceful, exciting, and easy! Look forward to hearing from you again! Happy Easter! Hope you get some time with the family this weekend!
Great video - prescriptive instructions and very engaging host. 1 question is what to do with the sides of the apron - the edges seem like they would be sharp. Do you add sides to the apron like a joint or just paint over them as-is?
Thank you very much for watching and commenting! In this case I will leave the apron ends as is and the painter will caulk and paint everything. The edges aren’t really sharp after paint is applied, but great question. I’m just following the builders specs…some aprons do have actual returns or a 45 degree miter to match the detail on the ends, but in this case the builder just wants a 15 degree miter on the ends. Have a blessed day 😎