Maintenance and Repair

Two new items will help you handle dust, spills and more by Tom O'Brien

A scratched door, a chipped tub, or a broken window can sour a project in a heartbeat by Gary Gilberg

Cross-linked polyethylene is tough and flexible, and you don't need a torch to install it by Dave Lovesky

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

An earthy alternative to the cold, austere look of marble, limestone is easy to work with and maintain by Tom Meehan

by Fred Lugano

For caulking around bathroom and kitchen fixtures, nothing lasts longer or keeps out moisture better than silicone by Brian Zavitz

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

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

These simple techniques save energy in new construction by Jim Maloney

How one builder creates order at the job site by David Gerstel