W e were raised in a turn-of-the-century Spanish-style home built by our grandfather. A red clay-tile roof topped textured beige stuccoed walls, several archways and a column-enclosed front porch. The ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

New windows can make your home quieter, more attractive, and less drafty, and they don't need painting. But replacing your windows is expensive, and there are lots of decisions to make before you ...