The four main signs you need new gutters are cracks or holes, sagging sections, loose screws or nails on the ground, and water pooling next to the house. Gutters carry...
If you are wondering how to paint primed doors, the short answer is that most of the prep is already done: the factory primer is the base coat, so you...
If your home has a hand-carved wood door, ornate ironwork or original antique hardware, the right storm door for antique door protection lets you keep that entry in good condition...
The most common signs your home needs repairs show up on the outside first: stained or sagging siding, drafty windows, doors that stick, loose railings and gutters that overflow. Your...
Checking window seals takes about ten minutes per room and no special tools. Look for visible damage, feel around the frame for moving air, and use a candle flame to...
Mold on a window sill usually shows up as dark spots along the bottom of the frame, where moisture collects. It grows when damp conditions meet something to feed on,...
Low-E glass is window glass with a very thin, invisible coating that reflects heat while still letting daylight through. It keeps more heat inside in winter and more of the...
Vinyl storm windows are a second window fitted over an existing one to cut drafts. They cost less upfront than new windows, but they leave the old, worn window in...
The simplest ways to make heating oil last longer are to heat the house only when people are home, stop warm air from leaking out through drafty windows and doors,...
