In the past 3 days we have installed 3 windows. The first was the smallest and will eventually illuminate our future laundry room:

Yes, a saws-all would be faster. We aren't fast.

We keep learning as we go. And keep forgetting as well. Good thing we have 3' eaves...which means our minor mistakes really are minor.

Today's window took some engineering to install, since I am both short and only moderately strong. Michael built a bench to rest the window on, and I built myself a platform of 2"x4" ends and pieces to raise me up about 7 1/2 inches. I put a 2"x4" across the inside so we didn't tip the window through the opening. Frankly, I never thought we would be able to lift it into place. But on the count of 3 it was up and in. Miraculously, it was also square and level! Paying attention to the sill plate paid off.

Rails and steps will have to wait until after windows are done.

Tomorrow Michael will do some re-framing on the west wall (we changed our minds as to where the front door will be) while I take time off to do some paying work. Our bodies need to recuperate a bit before we tackle the biggest window of all. Thankfully, we will have an extra pair of (strong!) hands to help come Sunday.