One more project from the "to-do" list to the "done" list!

We finished up the dining room window installation today. Click on the photo of our "new" dining room to see a slide show of the process. My cousin, Tom, (he's the good lookin' guy in the photos - aka world's nicest guy) installed the new window unit, which is 6' 0" by 6' 0". The old window was 6' 0" by 4' 0", but the effect of the new window is much more dramatic than the figures would indicate.

After Tom installed the new unit, I trimmed out and caulked the exterior. Then I used some of the old sheetrock that was removed at the base of the old window to trim the inside opening. It took a couple of days, what with mud drying time and sanding and texturing, but I must say the finished product looks quite professional. Jill put a new coat of paint on the window wall, and we have a new dining room - tres chic!