Many people have inexpensive air conditioners that are intended to fit into a double-hung (vertically sliding sash) windows and want to use them in horizontally sliding windows. If you already have some of these air conditioners or are attracted to them because their price tags are significantly lower than that of casement units, portable units, or central air, it is possible to make a frame to adapt them to sliding windows. These solid, simple frames require no exterior brace.  This is perfect for apartment dwellers and those who only need an air conditioner a few months of the year.  It takes about an hour and some basic lumber and tools to construct these frames.  Once built, your air conditioner can be installed and uninstalled in minutes.  (Please note that window air conditioning units aren't intended to be permanently installed.  These frames also make it simpler to remove them at the end of the warm season.) The units pictured include unfinished plywood.  However, this can be finished, painted or replaced with plexiglass or other materials, as the sheet lumber simply covers an opening and is not structural.

2X4s *(2 or less but the amount varies) 12 deck screws (or other long wood screws) These window sills in the picture are fairly deep, allowing for the use of 2X4s. You may be able to substitute other lumber for shallower sills.Step 1: Take MeasurementsShow All Items« PreviousNext »View All Steps Download 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder - 13 ft. L 13 ft. escape ladder Kidde two story escape ladder is there when you need it the most. The ladder requires no assembly and the tangle-free design makes deployment fast and easy. Stores easily under the bed; out of the way when not needed easy access if you ever do. Attaches quickly and easily to most windows. Strap material is nylon 6 or polyester, thickness 0.075 in. W is 1.00 in. rung construction is heavy gauge aluminum and are anti-slip, ladder has been tested to load rating of 1000 lb. Full length of ladder is approximately 13 ft. Window to which the ladder is attached must be able to support the load of the persons using the ladder to escape

Do not use this ladder from heights greater than 14 ft. Note: product may vary by store 6 How heavy is this ladder? I was wondering about the weight of the ladder and the ease of use. I wanted to place this in my child's room.Car Seat Wind Cover Pattern 2 can this be used above a garage roof?Party Furniture Rental Sacramento 2 Why can't this ladder be used on a 2-story deck?Large Mix Breed Puppies For Sale In Michigan 2 How wide is this ladder? What is the minimum size window opening?>  > Experts believe that over 100 million birds die each year in collisions with buildings and skyscrapers in the United States and Canada alone… Birds of many types have been killed by flying into glass windows and doors.

According to the Audubon Society, collisions with glass may be a major source of avian mortality that’s widely overlooked. Although there are several variables which account for bird strikes, the primary cause is reflection. Birds become confused or startled and rush to cover or open sky; unfortunately they often mistake a reflection for the real thing. In cities the biggest kills typically occur at night during spring and fall migrations, when building lights appeared to lure birds into deadly collisions. Light-dimming campaigns, such as those led by the Toronto-based Fatal Light Awareness Program, have helped reduce the problem. Here are 9 ways to reduce bird strike occurrences in homes and small buildings: Bird strikes often follow a pattern – the same windows on a house or building may be repeatedly struck, while others are never struck. Observation and attention to bird attractions such as water, food and cover, will help identify the small percentage of glass area in your home which causes the most problem.

Are any windows in your home oriented such that, from the outside, there is a clear view through the house and to another window looking to the outside? A bird may see this as a flight path. This can be changed simply by putting up a shade on the one window, or closing a door or similar obstruction which breaks the open view. In our home, for example, we noticed that bird window collisions seemed to occur most often in a corner window on the second floor. While on the roof one day cleaning the eavestroughs, I stood outside the window and observed it from a bird’s point of view. Sure enough, a path of vision to a window on the opposite side gave the impression you could fly right through. This was corrected by lowering the blind on the opposing window, and leaving the slats open for light. We have not seen any window strikes since. Birds often strike windows because they see a reflection of clouds, sky or trees which gives the mistaken impression that they are flying into open air.

Put a screen or a shade cloth over the window which is nearest to bird activity. A shade cloth, available at hardware stores, is a plastic mesh that allows you to see through, yet keeps the windows from having reflections. If you have blinds, turn them so they are slightly closed, this will reduce reflection. White shears also work to reduce reflection while being able to see through. CollidEscape is a transparent film which adheres to the exterior surface of a window, and allows ample light to pass through to the interior, while reducing the window’s exterior reflectivity and transparency. This material is primarily used for commercial and retail advertising on glass. The cost is approximately $4.00 US per square foot. Many different window decals are on the market for applying to your window for bird strike prevention. These commonly come in the outline form of a hawk silhouette or spider web. While these may be effective, it is difficult to judge if they make a difference in reducing strikes.

Birds may not be deterred by stationery objects such as decals. Most smaller birds will avoid the company of hawks, especially the sharp-shinned hawk which flies low into cover, often near feeders, and preys on small birds. A hawk simulation can be placed on your window or glass door to discourage birds from flying in this direction. The key is to hang this on the outside of the window, using a suction cup with a bit of clear fishing line to hang the silhouette so it swings in the wind. You can make a life-sized hawk silhouette by copying the image here, and scaling it up to an 11” wingspan. Trace the image onto a piece of corplast (available in building supply stores) or similar black plastic, and cut it out with a razor knife. Use fish line and suction cup to suspend from the outside of the window. Hanging a plastic owl is not effective over time, as the figure never moves and birds quickly learn to ignore it. Sometimes a more aggressive behavior occurs, typically in the breeding season, where a bird repeatedly ‘attacks’ a window.

Seeing its own refection as another bird, it’s trying to drive it away, as songbirds are competitive during breeding times. A cloth, piece of netting or solid material can be placed on the outside of the window for a few days to break the bird of its habit. Or you can install indoor-outdoor blinds on the outside of the window. We have a robin that appears in the spring and repeatedly attacks the window of our car in the carport. The bird is seeing its reflection in the window, and perceives this as a territorial intruder. Hanging a small towel over the window stopped the behavior, and we only needed to do this for a few weeks during the spring. Sun ornaments, crystals, strips of cloth and other objects in the window will help birds know they can’t fly through. Avoid hanging plants in front of windows which are in areas of high bird activity – this can further confuse the bird which may fly towards the plant looking for shelter. Double-pane windows have enhanced reflection and are harder for a bird to see through.

During spring and summer, bright flowers on the inside windowsill can attract hummingbirds. Hummingbirds usually approach quickly, then hover, before putting their beak into the flower. If the flower is right against the window, the bird will likely stop in time. But if the flower is set back 6” – 12” from the window, an accidental strike may occur. In our home, we used to keep a fish tank on a counter near the front window. Over time we realized that in the evening an owl would perch outside and occasionally strike the widow, apparently attracted by the fish, since the tank was illuminated by the interior room light. Moving the fish tank solved the problem. If you have a hamster cage, fish tank, or similar attractant, you may consider moving it if you have noticed repeated bird strikes against a nearby window. Bird feeders should be positioned either further back in the yard or up close within 2 or 3 feet of a window. By placing the feeder up close, birds come in at a slower speed;