Introduction

If you have basic tools and skills you can install your own vinyl replacement windows and save hundreds of dollars in installation charges—for each window.

Install Your Own Vinyl Replacement Windows

Learning how to install replacement windows looks complicated, but actually requires only basic tools and skill—despite the high prices charged by some window replacement companies.

However, before deciding to tackle the how to install replacement windows job yourself, check the condition of your existing window frames. If they’re rotten or badly out of square, the whole unit, including the frame, may need replacing. This is a much bigger and more complicated job than installing a vinyl window insert and may require a pro.