A stained glass transom, cut and soldered by hand, finishes Danie's entryway
Three uploads close a months-long old-house project in Cobourg, from a closet torn out for a storage bench to the final cottage-core reveal.
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How I made this custom stained glass transom ✨ #stainedglass #tutorial
"How I made this custom stained glass transom" is exactly that: Danie Berger, the Ontario maker behind DIY In Progress, designing a small window for the top of her entry door, then cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering it before setting it in place. It was the first of three uploads this week, and so far the most watched of them, past 21,000 views.
The transom is one piece of a bigger job. The day after it went up, Danie posted the bench: she pulled out a closet to make room for a custom seat with hidden and closed shoe storage, built to fit walls and corners that refuse to be square. Then came the reveal, "My Moody Cottage-Core Entryway Transformation Is Finally Done!", which the description frames as the end of months of unexpected repairs and old-house surprises. The finished space mixes the bench and the window with vintage finds and handmade pottery from a local studio. The reveal is now gathering views a little faster than the glass video, which suggests people are following the series to its end.
Under the transom video, viewers point out how many surprises she had to work around along the way. Several push back, kindly, on her own verdict that the window is far from perfect. One has a standing request: an old glass-doored cabinet, refinished, with stained glass in place of the plain panes.
The channel as a whole ran a little slower than its usual pace, and the subscriber count held steady near 362,000. Among similar home and DIY channels, Dreamy Interior had another enormous week, while Artisan Electrics ran well above its norm.
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What viewers say
This is one of your best projects. You overcame so many unexpected tests and adapted. The end result is outstanding
@lechatbotte.See it on YouTubeYo, Dani! When are you gonna buy an outdated piece of furniture with glass doors, completely refinish the piece, and add your stained glass touch in place of those plain glass doors?? I mean....I've been waiting!!😂
@madzabinga8382See it on YouTube"far from perfect" Dani, you are much too hard on yourself. The window looks amazing!!! Great job!
@aliciafrangos4549See it on YouTube
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I said "omg" loudly when I saw the final result. It's absolutely stunning 😍
@unfortunatalie1413See it on YouTubeI forgot you started doing stained glass pieces and fully expected you to do faux version😅
This is an impressive project!@TinTin-fq5idSee it on YouTubeSuch a fantastic transformation ❤ hard work pays off 💪 and Everytime u walk by you can be like "I made that" ☺️
@Lo_WorthItSee it on YouTubeGreat job.A light behind would look awesome.
@Darls265See it on YouTubeNot perfect?? That looks amazing!
@chronicgalsSee it on YouTubeLoved the original video! Great job, Danie. 💜
@lovingmayberry307See it on YouTubeYou did a beautiful job
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The videos drawing views on DIY In Progress right now
- Channel
- DIY In Progress
- Subscribers
- 362,000
- Channel views, last 7 days
- 98,556
- Videos published this week
- 3
- Video published
- October 5, 2026
- Video views so far
- 21,117
- Views on its first day
- 7,029
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A transom window, like the one Danie built, is usually found where?
A transom is a window set above a door, often hinged or fixed, traditionally used to let in light and air.