Maintenance and Repair

Seven Ways to Remove Paint
From scrapers to power strippers and infrared lamps, there are several methods for removing stubborn paint, each with different costs, time requirements, and health-safety considerations.
Ranch Redux
An architect and a handy homeowner team up for an exterior upgrade with energy efficiency, comfort, and durability as part of the plan.
Restoring Polychromed Light Fixtures
Tips on refreshing vintage, painted light fixtures—with sensitivity and respect.
Rescuing Old Hardware
Whether it’s already in your house or picked up at a flea market, vintage hardware almost always needs help.
Fixing the Bullnose on a Concrete Step
Do this, not that, when repairing the broken edge of a masonry stair step.
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Sealing Gaps in Exterior Siding
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Roll-Up Boardwalk
Make muddy work sites a breeze with this eco-friendly, portable walkway made with salvaged deck boards and an old fire hose.
Fixing Rotted Windowsills
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.
Replace Rotten Boards in a Roof Overhang
Readers and an expert consider the source of the problem and how to fix it without completely reroofing.
Moisture Issues from an Outdoor Concrete Slab
Moisture is migrating inside from an adjoining patio slab. Can the connection be waterproofed?

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