Maintenance and Repair

by Paul Fisette

For paint to stand up to these hard-working rooms, the surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durable by Brian J. Doherty

Yes, they're worth fixing. Those old windows were built better (and from better wood) than anything you can buy today. by David Gibney

by Steve Thomas

How to prepare a wood floor for a new finish by Charles Peterson

Flexible caulk joints combined with a drainage path for moisture keep vulnerable trim elements rot-free by John Michael Davis

Techniques for fixing everything from popped screws to big holes by Myron R. Ferguson

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

by Brian J. Doherty

Government scientists explain why paint cracks, blisters and peels on your house, and how you can prevent it by Mark Knaebe, William Feist, Sam Williams

Government scientists study outdoor structures and report on which details, fasteners and finishes hold up best by Bob Falk, Sam Williams

by Rocky R. Geans

by Scott McBride

A spinner makes quick work of a messy task by Johnathan Roger Foster