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Growing up, one job I hated, and I mean HATED was washing windows. We didn't live in a huge house, but it was large enough with plenty of windows. We had crank out windows, which meant washing the ones on the top floor involved sitting on the window ledge, leaning and out and hanging on with one hand while washing with the other. It was quite the process. I hated it. Did I mention that I HATED WASHING WINDOWS???? I did. So, nearly 2 years of major remodeling in our house has left us with some filthy windows and I mean FILTHY! They've needed to be washed for awhile. We've had a bit going on to say the least, so the windows were put on the back burner. There was a moment in time when I searched Walmart for some outdoor window cleaner, but came up empty handed. Quite honestly, I just wasn't sure how to reach the upstairs windows. Sounds stupid, but true. Anyway, we are looking forward to having Erin, Josh and Hunter stay over on Saturday, so some cleaning is needed. Chris came to my rescue. He showed me how the windows actually pop out. It was the greatest thing ever!! It made cleaning them SOOO EASY!! I actually took some pictures because I was so excited!
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Erin&Joshua said…
ha ha ha, you did not have to wash the windows for us! While we appreciate it very much, we are going to be so busy spending time with you guys that windows will be the last thing on our minds. (Plus, our windows are very gross from the winter and I haven't cleaned mine).
Erin&Joshua said…
oh wait, I just noticed that your top windows come down too....mine don't do that. Our bottom one folds in, but I have to hand out the window to clean the tops. Chris, do you think my windows do that?
Dan Lavigne said…
Got to love double hung fold down windows. Good deal!
Kara said…
Wow, they actually have an exact name. Interesting. I am glad you are as excited as I am, Erin. Chris thinks since your bottom windows fold out that your top ones do to. Slide the window down and see if the top ledge has two clips, squeeze them in and pull out. It definitely makes window cleaning a much more tolerable job.
Dan Lavigne said…
Erin, the top portion of your window will only fold down if they are double hung windows. Single hung windows do not fold down. Good luck!
Dan
Anonymous said…
Wow the excitement!! Ok so I have been thinking about the house last night. I thought I really liked it however, now I am having second thoughts. I am thinking it is too small. Anyway, thats my story!

WAX ON WAX OFF my sister
Love ya,
Jessica
Erin&Joshua said…
That's it! I need a new house. I just discovered that my windows are not what this mystery blogger (who apparently is named Dan) is calling double hung. This means that I have to continue to hang out the second story windows while trying to clean them. Gosh darn it, time to move!
Dan Lavigne said…
Erin, I am sorry about the windows. I am Chris's uncle in New Hampshire.
Anonymous said…
I want to hear more about the windows!