Do It Yourself: Installing Your Own Replacement Windows

While replacing windows can seem a daunting project, many DIYers (Do-It-Yourselfers) successfully tackle their own replacement projects each year. Here are some resources that can help you in determining if you want to do the project yourself, as well as some tools to help get you started.

1. Window Installation Skills Do you have the necessary skills to replace your own windows? The level of skills needed to replace your own windows can vary, depending on the replacement project type. Installing a full-frame replacement window, for example, is more complex than installing an insert replacement window. An insert replacement window allows you to keep the existing window frame and trim, whereas a full-frame replacement window requires a complete tear-out and replacement of the existing one. A good place to start for determining the magnitude of a replacement project (and if your skills match the project) is to download the product installation guide for each window or watch our installation videos.

2. The Right Tools Do you have the right tools to do the replacement job yourself? Andersen window installation guides provide product-specific lists of the required tools and materials, but most installation projects require a few standard tools:

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Do It Yourself: Installing Your Own Replacement Windows