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 durableby 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 finishby Charles Peterson

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

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

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

by Brian J. Doherty

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

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

by Rocky R. Geans

by Scott McBride

A spinner makes quick work of a messy taskby Johnathan Roger Foster

by Robert Wilcoxson

These simple techniques save energy in new constructionby Jim Maloney

by Paul Hirsch

by Charles Buell

by Roy Viken