Bath, Building Materials, Kitchen, Windows & Doors
Caulk may sound like a dirty word (I’ve got a million inappropriate jokes), but it’s one of the most essential and versatile building materials in the world. It’s used in nearly every facet of the …
Written by: Eric
Hardware, Restoration, Windows & Doors
For those of us “blessed” to own an old home, it’s common knowledge that one measure of “character” is the lack of a single plumb, level or square surface in the entire house. A second …
Written by: Phil
Building Materials, Windows & Doors
There’s a saying that I’ve heard all my life: Vinyl is Final. And in part, it’s true. It’s a durable, strong and diverse material that is used in a wide variety of building products in …
Written by: Eric
Live from Los Angeles, California; it’s the Doors! Jim Morrison may be long dead but the doors are here to stay. No matter where you walk around your home’s interior, there’s probably an interior door …
Written by: Eric
How many of you out there have let your screen go? I’m sure most of us have a small hole here or there. Like closets, our screen windows are usually the last thing we think …
Written by: Leroy
Hardware, Restoration, Windows & Doors
I’m sure there are a ton of people out there who have wood sash windows. Either you’re like me and they are the original wood windows from 1935 and have 37 layers of paint, including …
Written by: Leroy
DIY Discussion, Videos, Windows & Doors, Woodworking
In today’s world of machine-made and mass-produced goods, it’s easy to think that just about nothing is made by hand anymore. Machines spit out parts, robots grab and assemble them, and many human beings are …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Last year my wife and I purchased an older home with the intention of fixing it up, and, well, it’s been a slow process. I’ve painted and in some cases repainted everything, and we’re about …
Written by: Leroy
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Windows & Doors
Even with the use of flashing, water penetration may continue to be an issue. High winds are often the culprit and as seen in this picture, rot and warping can be the result. Flashing tape …
Written by: Liz
Building Materials, Smart Home, Windows & Doors
SureSill is an easy to use flashing system designed for installation on both windows and doors. It protects against moisture, rot and mold resulting from water seepage through jambs and around doors and windows. The …
Written by: Liz