It's easy to confuse termite damage and wood rot. Both result in deteriorating wood and can be devastating to a home. However, termite damage and wood rot have entirely different causes, so their ...

Is the fence around your house or garden starting to get wobbly, lean, or even worse, already fallen? It's time to figure out what's going on and do some repairs. Before calling a fence contractor, do ...

Termite damage and wood rot look similar and are damaging to a home. Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and ...

Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to confuse ...

Homeowners face a difficult choice with rotted wood: Should the wood be replaced or repaired? In my opinion, if the wood is badly damaged and it is possible to replace it with a reasonable amount of ...

Q-The wood in the lower sash of one of our windows has rotted in places. I tried patching it with wood putty, but that didn`t last. It would be very difficult to replace the rotted strip with new wood ...

Question: Some of the unpainted wood on our vacation cabin has started to rot. Is there a way to treat this and paint over it, or do we have to replace it? Answer: Wood with minor rot can often be ...

If rotted wood is found in a home, do-it-yourselfers have only two practical options: replace it or patch it. Replacement is the best bet if the rot is extensive and structural strength might be ...

LITTLE FALLS-The Morrison County Historical Society has invited Preservation Alliance of Minnesota to present its rotted wood repair class 1-3 p.m. March 24 at The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial ...