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  1. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    Those windows are so old that it's likely lighter than you'd think. I used a hinge from the bottom of the window to the 2x3. Hinges so it swings down and lays flat on the exterior when the window is closed. Actually didn't consider it swinging up as I was trying to figure a way to have...
  2. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    So I played with this today, good free solution for this 8 ft long window panel in gusty winds today. I hinged a scrap piece of 2x3 onto the window bottom. Then cut a "U" out of a piece of 2x4. Then broke one arm of the U off installing it lol. Predrill needed! Drilled holes, used a spare bolt...
  3. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    Yet another good idea for some applications.
  4. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    Might be pretty cool if the weather ever breaks enough to finish it. Snow every day. Ground hog day!
  5. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    Great news as I might use them for these vents.
  6. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    Well it wasn't my thread but I very much appreciate these ideas!
  7. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    That will work for some of my windows that are under my eaves. I think so anyway, I'll need a few feet of chain to reach but that's ok. Love your color scheme by the way!
  8. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    Great idea, I've been drawing a blank! Could easily make this adjustable too. Selection of blocks on a cord at each window?
  9. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    Tornadoes here are rare but micro bursts happen maybe every other year give or take. I think that's what they are called. They cause havoc.
  10. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    I'm concerned about wind tearing mine off as well. I've seen my patio table lift up, flip, and drop back down here. So they'll need support both ways. I keep thinking I can just make something.
  11. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    Looking at cabinet supports also. Aren't there any multi stop versions?
  12. Ruralhideaway

    How to secure window open?

    Same boat. I'll have about 6 of these to figure out, plus some vents. There are things called window stays. https://www.srshardware.com/product/storm-window-stays/ But in quantity not real affordable.
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