Repairs & How To

Repairs & How To

Gutter Clinic

The best time to inspect and clean your gutters is before problems start.

Repairs & How To

A Remodeled Fireplace

What we found behind the drywall helped us restore a focal point.

Repairs & How To

Sears Harmony House Co-ordinated Colors / 1959

See how colors came together in Sears Harmony homes.

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Repairing Stucco

Although Stucco is a durable exterior surface, on occasion it needs to be repaired.

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A Short Course on Cladding: Part 3

A quick lesson on cladding.

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A Short Course on Cladding: Part 2

Replacing a few damaged shingles or even a section of them is a one-person job.

Repairs & How To

A Short Course on Cladding: Part 1

Clapboards, shingles, and stone cladding are timeless, so it’s no wonder all three have made a comeback for houses built in this century. Just be sure any new materials match the quality of those on the house.

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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.

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Weatherstripping Double-Hung Sash

When energy bills are high and our homes are drafty and cold, we look for a scapegoat. Weatherstripping often does more good than adding double glazing or storm sash.

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Sprucing Up the Entryway

Nothing is more welcoming for family and guests than being greeted by a shipshape entry. Freshen up with these three doable projects: Hang an elegant door knocker, fix a sticky door, and perk up the trim.

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Lead, Asbestos, and the Law

If you think you have lead paint or failing material that may contain asbestos in your home, call in the pros before renovating.

Repairs & How To

Getting to Know Artful Glass

It may not be by Tiffany, but it’s a lovely part of your old house. Here’s a glossary to help you define what you’ve got—or may want to add.

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Work Wonder with the Color in Your Home: 1940

A graceful foyer has the hallmarks of Colonial Revival style.

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Window Sash Painting Tips

Understanding correct color placement—and the trouble with replacement windows.

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Time to Paint

Help for one of the biggest decisions homeowners have to make: choosing paint colors for the outside of your house.

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Painting Double-Hung Sash

Carelessly painted windows are frequently stuck forever and one regrettable reason homeowners purchase replacements. Neither the prep nor the painting is complicated, however.