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Spraying Polyurethane Foam over an Existing Roof
2 commentsSpray foam isn't just used for insulation--it can also be used for roofing.
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Hardware for Built-In Tables and Seats
2 commentsMulti-functional furniture can make the most of tight spaces--if you can find the hardware to make it work.
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Serious Fun: A Craftsman Enters a New Century
Optimizing space in this 230 sq.ft. kitchen-bath remodel took a bit of hustle. Lots of light, playful colors, clever details and a great sense of fun made it all work.
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Undoing the Dings of Life
2 commentsA true story, a clever solution and a tool that few carpenters carry on their belts.
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Refurbishing Old Double-Hung Windows - Part Two
1 commentDouble-hung sashes that are swollen, out of square, encrusted with paint, or without weatherstripping need a little extra TLC.
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What's that Finish?
2 commentsWood surfaces with clear finishes can often be freshened up with a light sanding and a new application of what’s already there. Here’s how to figure out what's there.
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Refurbishing Old Double-Hung Windows - Part One
4 commentsWindows built 50 to 100 years ago often were constructed from woods that are no longer available. So it makes sense to refurbish them when they get tired.
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Tattletale Cracks
1 commentIn some cases, the handwriting is literally on the wall. But what is it trying to tell you?
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Painting Secrets of a Pro: Hand-Finishing Custom Cabinets
Spray-painting can achieve a quality finish cost-effectively. But there's a secret to making the job look hand-painted.
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Cool Tools
1 commentIf you love tools, you'll find a lot to like on this site. Its reviews include tools that are wildly inventive, odd, hard to find and, occasionally, hard to imagine.
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
About the Author
Mike Litchfield was a founding editor of Fine Homebuilding and has been renovating homes or writing about them for more than 30 years.
He was one of the first technical journalists to go to job sites to gather information from tradespeople and his great work, Renovation: A Complete Guide is in its 3rd Edition.
Mike’s tenth book, In-laws, Outlaws and Granny Flats: Turning one house into two homes will be published by Taunton Press in March, 2011. To preview the book and learn more about its contributors, please visit www.cozydigz.com
