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 …
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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 Siding
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 Columns
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 Present
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 …