The builders added a window sill and a small piece of trim below the window. In our situation, the window sill juts out about an inch into the dry wall.
![Framing a Window IMG_3704](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y5ZzaHi0X5s/UBdLRYcKqUI/AAAAAAAABCg/Ze08v56mc6g/IMG_3704_thumb%25255B16%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
First, my husband used a crow bar to remove the trim below the window sill.
![Remove Existing Trim IMG_3876](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2Mom94DFGqg/UBdLSuJufQI/AAAAAAAABCw/VHIuga9zWdA/IMG_3876_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Next, Mark measured the small piece of window sill that juts into the dry wall & drew the measurements on the back of a piece of trim. He used a jig saw to cut the horizontal lines & a utility knife to cut the vertical line.
![Cut sill notch with utility knife IMG_3880](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XHFVnOMk84I/UBdLTzOcxHI/AAAAAAAABDA/tae2FM2E8Gk/IMG_3880_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
This is what the piece looked like after knocking out the small rectangle.
![Notched for window sill IMG_3881](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-e9K6vA5_aI4/UBdLVZuquqI/AAAAAAAABDQ/_fyxNxGxp5o/IMG_3881_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Next, Mark checked to make sure the molding fit over the window sill & then marked & cut where the 45 degree angle would go, using a miter saw. For the mitered angles, measure the inside of the window & that is where you begin your cut. He then marked the top 45 degree angle on this piece & cut it & then slid it into place.
![Check the fitting IMG_3878](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ydk4_hc6hsw/UBdLWiZi_jI/AAAAAAAABDg/oh101ASlicE/IMG_3878_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
After several finishing nails, he was ready to move on to the next piece. After measuring twice & cutting once, he cut the 45 degree angles for the bottom, top, & side pieces & nailed them into place.
![Miter corners & nail in place IMG_3884](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zYhzSUrg_5Q/UBdLXmxr48I/AAAAAAAABDw/LXg9c39FN3E/IMG_3884_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![Top corner IMG_3883](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EJtcW4TGENI/UBdLY62HF3I/AAAAAAAABEA/5pHYSAF8rNE/IMG_3883_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Finally, Mark caulked the mitered angles & nail holes. When using caulk, make sure to have a wet cloth handy to immediately wipe off the excess. You can also fill these gaps & holes with wood filler, but my husband prefers the clean, smooth look of caulk.
![Adding caulk IMG_3886](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j47MMFgdsr4/UBdLaaGzsKI/AAAAAAAABEQ/wJCFodnejKs/IMG_3886_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
![Add caulk to corners & nail holes IMG_3885](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Xhx5RvWOBJk/UBdLbpt05TI/AAAAAAAABEg/4U5XioKvMc0/IMG_3885_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
And here is the big picture:
![Adding Trim to a Window IMG_3888](http://lh5.ggpht.com/--rj_8O-RXS0/UBdLc24aLRI/AAAAAAAABEw/9uH4mbSj2jc/IMG_3888_thumb%25255B24%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
You’ll probably notice that we chose not to add trim between the two windows. We did this because the space was too big for just one piece of trim & too small for two pieces.
So, are your windows trimmed out?