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wrote:
Dear group,

The top of my window is leaking water into my bedroom. I know that I
will need to caulk it, and I have caulk, however, I live in a very
rainy area and it's the rainy season. What should I do to create a
relatively dry environment for the caulking to even try to dry out? If
anything, trying to protect it from the outside would be extremely
difficult, as it is a third story window.

Thank you for your time,

N

ps. Also consider I am a novice to home repairs.

Consider that if you merely plug the leak on the inside, you
guarantee some soggy wood; kinda limits your options. You really
want to stop it at the source.

To do that you need to find the gap where the water is entering, and
why. Could be trim or flashing missing, glazing probs, whatever.
Deal with that, and you have a "fix." With luck, you might even
be able to do that from inside, but don't count on it.

You might want to consult with a professional. Who might be
able to help you forestall similar probs elsewhere.

J.