Repairs & How To

Cleaning Marble or Limestone

There’s a right way and a wrong way to clean marble or limestone.

Repairs & How To

New Mortar to Match the Original

Need to match a batch of new mortar to an existing one? We’ll show you how.

Repairs & How To

Replacing Rotted Porch Posts

Learn the ins and outs of replacing rotted porch posts here:

Doors & Windows

Reglazing Windows

The glass panes in a window are called glazing. Whether you’re reglazing windows during restoration or because of an errant baseball, you’ll have to seal between the glass and wood muntins and frame with “putty”—a word still used to describe the material that keeps weather out of the joints.

Floors & Flooring Repair

How to Hand-Scrape Wood Floors

Learn a time-honored technique for refinishing floors to a warm, mellow appearance.

Repairs & How To

Tested: Folding Utility Knives

Investing a few extra bucks in one of these top-of-the-line utility knives will get you some handy features.

Tool Reviews

Tool Review: Right Angle Drill

For drilling in tight spaces, a right angle drill is a DIYer’s best friend.

Wood Repair & Refinishing

How & When To Use An Epoxy Wood Filler

Using an epoxy wood filler is a great way to restore rotted wood. If you’re hesitant, this step-by-step repair will demystify the process.