Mike Litchfield

Mike Litchfield, a founding editor of Fine Homebuilding, has been renovating homes or writing about them for more than 40 years. He was one of the first technical journalists to go to job sites to gather first-hand information from builders and his classic work, RENOVATION: 5th Edition, was published by Taunton Press in May, 2019.

Vent Options for Plumbing Drains
See several time-tested solutions for safely venting kitchen and bathroom drains when remodeling a home.
Essential Plumbing Tools
Installing water lines, drain pipes, and plumbing fixtures often requires specialty tools, but fortunately most of these are affordable and easy to use.
Repairing Exterior Trim
Learn how to replace a rotted section of trim or make an in-place epoxy repair.
How to Patch Cracked and Crumbling Stucco
Get tips for choosing the right tools, materials, and construction details to complete basic repairs to existing stucco walls.
Quick Door Fixes
Use this handy diagnostic chart to fix common door problems.
Installing a Mortise Lockset
Mortise locksets combine security and convenience; follow these guidelines to install one.
Refurbishing Old Double-Hung Windows
Follow these steps to restore a classic wood window.
Replacing a Pane of Glass
Renovation pro Mike Litchfield explains how to cut, set, and glaze a new pane in a wood window.
Installing and Flashing Skylights
Getting the flashing right is the key to a leak-free installation.
Understanding Window Efficiency
Read the NFRC label to understand the energy-efficiency ratings of windows, doors, and skylights.

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