Question: I have an old wooden shed (8 feet by 10 feet) that is falling apart. I’m looking for a contractor or carpenter to tear…
Flooring of all types has the potential for squeaks. Floor framing dries and shrinks, and squeaks occur as fasteners become loose, allowing movement in the…
If you think “finding studs” is something gals do in a singles bar, you’ve come to the wrong column. We’re talking wall framing studs. Every…
(For more information, see the article Wood Finishing and Repair) QUESTION: We built our house six years ago. In some areas the woodwork looks dried out,…
QUESTION: I read your article about squeaky floors. My floors in the upstairs master bedroom squeak terribly. They don’t squeak below your feet – you…
QUESTION We have a black discoloration occurring on the wood windows in our house; I was wondering if you knew what it was, and how…
QUESTION: I own a house that was built about 8 years ago. Recently, I was using alcohol to clean off some greasy spots on the…
QUESTION: We have a black discoloration occurring on the wood part of the windows in our house. Do you know what it is and how…
QUESTION I am looking for a product to make our woodwork look better. This includes trim boards, cabinetry (bathroom and kitchen), and the log walls.…
My 2-year-old grandson became an artist with a furniture touch-up marker on a hollow, unfinished wood bathroom door. I really do not want this door…