I received a call from a regular reader this week, asking how to replace a rotten window sill. I said, “I’m not sure if I can articulate the detail involved in a written article.” I told him I would ...

Q: My house has a lot of wood-framed windows. The windows are in good condition, but several of the sills have rotted areas. I know it is best to replace those sills, but I can’t afford it right now.

Plumber Paul Holland offers another possible cause of mysterious water running in toilets, which was discussed in a recent column. “If the toilet’s refill tube is below the tank’s water line, it will ...

Q: My house was built in 1953. It was a ranch, until we enlarged it in 1996 to a Colonial. I just noticed that the sill in my original picture window has started to rot and the sills in the upstairs ...

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: We have windows (three crank-open windows and one picture window) that have rotted sills on the outside. Do we have to replace the whole window, or can we just replace the outside sill? The picture ...

Repairing a section of damaged wood siding may appear more daunting than it actually is. In many cases, the damage to the surface can be fixed and a new finish topcoat will complete the job. However, ...

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 ...