From an 8′ (1-1/2″ x 2-1/2″) piece of cedar or mahogany, cut two pieces 19-1/4″ long (stiles) and two pieces 18¼” long (rails).
If you have a table saw, it can be done in less than half an hour. Here are some instructions on how to make a window – perfect for a loft, small house or shed (excerpted from “Building Small: Sustainable Designs for Tiny Houses & Backyard Buildings” by David & Jeanie Stiles).Ī small window – for instance, a window in a loft – is not difficult to make. Regardless of what you like to build, a few DIY skills for the home are nice to have and can win you a few brownie points in your household.
I recently did some window repair on my own house, and I must say that all of the things I’ve been learning about the craft helped me do a better job than I might have a few years ago. As the go-to person who has the tools you’ll often be asked to “fix this” or “build that” for the house.
Woodworkers often find themselves doubling as the resident fixer-upper.
