A few years ago I started making replacement wooden window sashes for people with older houses around me. It started as a way to help people get their old windows ready for winter, especially when the original windows were damaged or too old to use anymore. A lot of these old houses have window openings that aren't standard sizes, so homeowners can't just go to Home Depot or Lowe's and buy a replacement that fits. Most customers send me the measurements and a couple pictures of the existing window. I use those measurements to figure out the size and how each piece needs to fit together before I start cutting the wood. I build the sash from pine, cut and join the individual pieces, then sand everything smooth before leaving it ready for the glass to be installed. A lot of the work is getting these joints to fit properly, especially on older windows where I have to match the original dimensions. This particular sash took me about 6 hours spread across two days because I was being picky about getting the joints and trim right. A typical one costs me around $80-$120 in materials, and I charge $275-$400 depending on the size and design. Most of my customers are homeowners trying to get their houses ready for winter without replacing every window with a brand-new modern unit. As the weather gets colder, I usually get more requests from people who only need one or two old windows replaced. Last month I made 7 of them, so this has turned into a pretty decent side income from something I originally started making for my own house.   submitted by   /u/Different-Fan4900   to   r/WeirdSideProjects [link]   [comments]