Q: My house was built in 1954. It has wooden windowsills in the bath that get wet when someone showers. Areas of rotted wood have been repaired, I think with DAP Plastic Wood. The windowsills have ...

Inspect damaged materials for mold and mildew. Mold can start to grow in the right conditions in as little as 24 hours. For long-term issues, like mold caused by attic condensation, the mold may have ...

Jim Avery of Precision Painting of Westchester gives expert advice on when the job might be a bit more involved. Q: I live in an older apartment and my wooden windowsills have been swelling with all ...

Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character — and if that’s your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you’re bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...

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 ...