Maintenance and Repair

Cap a swaybacked roof with a layer of new rafters and foam by Pete Bennett

If your house is under assult from groundwater, make perforated pipe your first line of defense by Eric Nelson

Stop energy losses with a spray-foam kit by Isaac Savage

by Bruce Harley

Let simple wooden wedges do the heavy lifting by Mike Guertin

by Bruce Harley

by Roe A. Osborn

Arguably the best protection against wind and rain penetration, two-piece bronze can be finicky to install by Chris Norris

Drying the foundation and sealing air leaks make houses durable and healthy by Fred Lugano

by Fred Lugano

by Paul Fisette

Forget about weatherstripping doors and windows. Sealing and insulating the attic are the keys to lower heating bills and a more comfortable house. by Fred Lugano

A three-piece threshold provides extra weather protection, especially in exposed locations by Gary M. Katz

Three case studies illustrate the importance of controlling humidity and air leakage by Marc Rosenbaum