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Nebraska Cowman

09-24-2006 13:51:34

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So here you go.
I like to start on a nice sunny afternoon when the wind isn't blowing. No fun when it's cold and blustery. You can see last years 99� plastic is about done. third party image

First thing is to carefully prize the old lath off and drive the nails back so they are ready to use again. Try to remember which ones go where. third party image

Now you are ready to open that new package of "windows" third party image

Don't you just love the smell of opening a new package. These came from our local Orschlen store (used to be Wheelers and then Farm & Fleet It don't matter if you buy clothing or mouse-traps but the smell is always the same, kind'a a mixture of saddle leather and cow feed.)
Shake out one of the pre-cut windows. The ones I get are 36 X 72 and just right for these old double-hung farmhouse windows. Carefully climb up your ladder and use a wood lath to attach the top as straight as you can, being sure to center it so you have an inch or 2 on each side. Then I come down and nail a lath on the bottom sill gently taking out most of the wrinkles. third party image

The plastic will snap and whip a little on windy days but you get used to it.
Next you nail on the side laths and you are done. third party image

Repeat with any remaining windows. third party image

I do this north door too as I don't use it in the winter time anyway. I'll do the south porch in a week or two but for now we are still having some nice days and I might want some fresh air in the house. Well that's all for today boys. I know some of you might think this is an off-topic post but really, I have more tractor parts in my house than most of you have in your shop. third party image

That out to count for something.

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regalbe

09-25-2006 06:10:32

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Re: Winter preparedness tutorial in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 09-24-2006 13:51:34

Cowman for president!!!!.. You would have my vote.

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davpal

09-24-2006 23:07:32

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Re: Winter preparedness tutorial in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 09-24-2006 13:51:34

Done it many times ourselves. My brother lives in a fairly new house in Appleton Wi, and he was putting it up on the inside of his windows when I was there last winter. Just shows you how cold it gets there. I couldn't talk him into putting straw around the foundation though! Reminds me of all the work I need to do too. Later.

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Ultradog MN

09-24-2006 20:49:47

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Re: Winter preparedness tutorial in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 09-24-2006 13:51:34

Great Post.
Thanks.

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Rauville

09-24-2006 18:40:21

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Re: Winter preparedness tutorial in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 09-24-2006 13:51:34

Cowman;
You truly have a gift for simplifying things as complex as everyday life. You need to write another book on just that. I still have my copy of George Herter's "How to Live on $40 a Month"...you could advise folks along the same line.
Glad to see that your recovery is continuing.

Rauville from SD

PS: Are'nt you going to bank your house with small square straw bales?

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2x4

09-24-2006 20:38:02

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Re: Winter preparedness tutorial in reply to Rauville, 09-24-2006 18:40:21

I was up your way for the first time last week; Salem Tractor at Salem SD. They had some counterweights I needed for the tractor. Beautiful farm country.

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Bob Da. (La)

09-24-2006 14:53:30

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Re: Winter preparedness tutorial in reply to Nebraska Cowman, 09-24-2006 13:51:34

Good to see you up and around and having so much fun to boot. Been there,done that, got the T shirt. That's why I live in Louisiana now. Have a great one. God Bless. Bob Da. (La)

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