Maintenance and Repair

An expert weighs in with advice for a reader's question on a wood preserver for his rotting wood sill. Learn more about this timeless topic.

Readers and an expert consider the source of the problem and how to fix it without completely reroofing.

Moisture is migrating inside from an adjoining patio slab. Can the connection be waterproofed?

A highly efficient woodstove can be a great source of supplemental heat during the coldest months.

Exposure to sun and weather eventually can lead to a fading or peeling deck. In this video, learn how to properly prep and refinish a deck with ZAR Deck & Siding stain.

The podcast crew discuss causes and solutions to a listener's problem with a scarf joint that expands during the colder months.

If your walls or ceilings get wet because of leaky plumbing or a damaged roof, first fix the leak, and then seal stains and patch drywall as necessary.

Justin Fink explains what a wood-deck finish needs to protect against, what makes a finish last, and how to pick the one that matches your next project.

These tasks are perfect for when you've got some free time but aren't ready to start a big construction job.

Replace damaged boards before recoating.