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Light_Dream_Phantom t1_iyd12iy wrote

Gonna sound like captain obvious but anti split wood screws, slower the insertion the better, sometimes unfortunately it's unavoidable. You can use wood filler to clean up the cracks.

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AmbitiousJuly OP t1_iyd20zb wrote

I should've stressed that I have zero DIY skills or experience so for me Captain Obvious is a helpful instructor.

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relaps101 t1_iydkmrn wrote

Pilot holes and wood screws, probably 1" should suffice. If you're mounting directly to the window frame like that.

In sheet rock, pilot hole, self tapping drywall anchors and the screws they came with. Somewhere in between a machine and sheetrock screw.

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Light_Dream_Phantom t1_iyd3z5l wrote

I'm the handyman of my family, wood, masonry, fencing, mechanic, electrician etc.

I have over 3000 screws in my shed, my "special screws" and the set I use for everything else.

Once you get the hang of it it will you'll find some interesting ways to fix things 😂

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