She had no money and her ex isn't keeping his end of the bargain up on their house. So, I encased 2 basement windows to keep out critters and deter people. They are old single pain windows and each window was broken. The guy had 2x4's in his basement, a countertop stencil made of 3/4" plywood and some 1/2" plywood shelving. I had her buy some Tyvek house wrap to water proof it and I took my time. Now, grant it, I am NOT a carpenter, I RARELY use tools, but I'm willing to learn, take my time, use logic, and figure shit out. Had to use my forearm strap to make sure my tendons didn't act up, but was in the sun all day, and it was great! He had a circular saw in the basement, I grabbed my drill, some screws, hammer, staple gun, strait edge, and measuring tape. Done deal! About as non-ghetto as a rig job can look I think. Cut the 2x4's slightly larger than the window allowance of the cinder block, so I could hammer it in and keep it in w/ pressure. This way when she can afford to get the windows replaced, just hit it from the inside of the house and out it comes! (also in case of a fire or whatever, people aren't fucked and burn alive)Same here, especially as the weather gets nicer! What'd you do, outside work?
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