How to Paint Weathered Wood203
Learn how to fix worn out wood on the exterior of a home before painting. Get tips to repair rot and the best techniques for painting worn wood.
Exterior Trim
Find out what product works best to replace the exterior trim on your home.
Replacing Skylights
Replacing skylights can be a hassle, but with these tips you'll be able to easily replace the skylights in your home without …
Infrared Look At Roofs
Did you ever think of using infrared technology on your roof? Professionals are now using non-invasive infrared cameras to …
Stop Rot From Destroying Your House
Rot needs moisture, water and an organic food source to destroy your home. Learn how stop rot from rotting to wood in and …
Sandblasting
Learn how sandblasting can help you better prepare your home for a fresh coat of paint or other exterior projects.
Keeping Caulk In Its Place
Does your bath tub caulk fall out right after you replace it? Caulking your tub only prevents leaks if the caulk stays in. To …
Ice Dam Dangers and Prevention
Learn how ice dams can be a danger to your home and how to prevent any unwanted rooftop damage.
Tune In For Dish Maintenance
Satellite dishes provide access to a wide range of programming, but maintaining these sensitive instruments requires some fine …
A Common Rotter
Dryrot can be big trouble. It is sneaky, and makes itself at home in a structure long before you can visually detect it. For …
Good Drainage Calls For Higher Ground
When searching for the perfect site to build your new home, there are four things to consider location, location, location and …
Asbestos Siding Dangers
Hoping you can shed some light on this concern of mine. I recently went into a bidding war on a century-old home and won! …
Exterior Insulated Foam Siding: The facts about EIFS
A friend is trying to interest my husband in a new process of building homes out of foam boards coated with thin layers of …
Removing Asbestos Siding: Durable Material Requires Careful Removal and Disposal
Can you tell me what might be done with a very old home with siding containing asbestos? Is there a proper way to safely seal …
Sealing Drafty Windows: How to Keep the Heat in Without Buying Replacement Windows
I have very old and very drafty windows. I do have storm windows but I am wondering if there is anything else I can do to …
Residing with Vinyl Siding: Installing Vinyl Siding over Existing Cedar Siding1K+
My house has cedar wood lap siding which looks good, but the north side of the house takes some pretty rough weather. I …
Roof Leak Protection for Harsh Climates
Grace Ice & Water Shield products can protect your roof and prevent roof leaks in climates with winter weather extremes. The …
Roof Leak Checkup is a Wise Idea
Roof leaks can be tricky to spot. But with a few simple tips, your can find roof leaks and get them fixed before the roof leaks …
How to Install Porch Columns274
Learn how to install porch columns easily and effectively with these eight simple steps. Porch columns add great architectural …
Choosing Historical Paint Colors: Colonial to Present659
Tips on choosing historical paint colors and how it can be a trip back in time to discover what the colors of the past actually …
Exterior Insulated Foam Siding a Good Idea?
Exterior Insulated Finish System (EIFS) became popular in the 1980's when high energy prices made insulated siding a wise …
Vinyl Siding Dilemma
My house has cedar wood lap siding which looks good but the north side takes some pretty rough weather. I don’t want to …