Q. What is the best species for wood exposed to the elements on a house, shutters, window sash, etc.? Is one type of pine better? How come old sash without paint lasts longer than modern sash with ...

Interior wood shutters have long been admired for their ability to bring warmth, charm, and architectural depth to a room. Whether you're going for a classic, minimalist, or farmhouse look, their neat ...

Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...

Dear Christina: Whether you buy your shutters from a home improvement store or have them custom made, the cost will depend on how many windows you have and what size and style of shutter you choose, ...

Manufacturing interior and exterior wood window shutters is a very simple manufacturing business to establish and run. Best of all, only a small homebased workshop is required for manufacturing space.

Dear Jerry: I never paid much attention to the shutters on our 1928 stucco home until the recent windstorm ripped five of them off! When we retrieved the shutters, I realized they were a thin plastic ...