Restorations

With new weatherstripping, weights, pulleys, and ropes, you can improve performance without compromising historical authenticityby John Michael Davis

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

Complicated profiles require custom knives, but installation is a cinchby Sebastian Eggert

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

Careful testing is your hedge against frayed insulation, faulty splices and missing ground wiresby David E. Shapiro

by Dave Marlow

More than just fishing for sash weightsby David Strawderman

Making an impression with traditional techniques and materials, plus a few new twistsby David Flaharty

A useful technique for old-house remodelers and those who build aloneby Bob Syvanen

How to connect the new pipes to the old onesby Steve Larson

Getting the look and texture of plaster on lath with gypboard and mudby Tim Snyder

Tips from a restoration expert on deck construction, column building and weatherproof designby Ted Ewen

by Alan Berkowitz

A fast, inexpensive method that doesn't require house jacksby Roy F. Cole Jr.