Leaking windows can become a big problem for any home owner. If windows of a room leak they can result in spoilt walls, damaged interior and also spoil the furniture. So the leaking windows should be fixed immediately to avoid bigger problems later. Windows that leak water can be dangerous in many ways like water coming in the room can damage the walls and weaken them. At times water reaches the electric circuit and can cause an accident. At times it damages the wooden frame of the window and makes the entire house insecure. Therefore fixing a leaking window is of utmost importance. If you want to fix your leaking window as DIY project then you can get some information from here and fix your window with the help of some simple tools.

1. First of all determine the point where the window is leaking from. Start checking the outer frame of the window and find out if the silicon is tattered away or gone astray because this is the main reason of window leakage.

2. Take a utility knife and scrap away any old silicon in that area. After scrapping away the old silicon if you see some remaining silicon beads you can pull those out with your hands or with a small pair of pliers.

3. After removing the old silicon completely clean the area using degreaser and steel wool.

4. Now hold the silicon tube gently and lay a small amount of silicon all around the window frame. Do it gently because if you spread the silicon harshly then it might spoil the neatness of the frame. Let the silicon dry for a long time before letting it get wet.

5. Inspect the window and replace any worn out trims. Usually water damages the wooden trims and allows space for water to enter.

6. Now put your protection gloves on and remove any old trim with the help of crowbar. You can use the old pieces as stencils if possible. Take the measurements with the help of measuring tape.

7. Take a chop saw or hand saw and cut the new trim. Cut the corners of the trim so that they meet at 45-degree angle.

8. Now when your new trim is ready, secure it with the help of nails and hammer.

9. Now using paint and brush; paint the new fixtures to match the rest of the window and let it dry.

Fixing a leaking window is very simple and you can do it yourself if you have some basic tools and never ignore small holes and leaks of the window and fix them as soon as possible to avoid major problems later.