Building Envelope

Refinishing & Hanging Functional Exterior Wood Window Shutters

Exterior Wood Shutters have a long and storied history. Here is the story of Refinishing and Rehanging Functional Wood Shutters on a Victorian Farmhouse. From stripping and re-applying paint, to mortising for...

by jb bartkowiak

What to Know About Exterior Wood Window Shutters

What to Know About Exterior Functional Wood Window Shutters :: History, Styles & Curb Appeal

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Exterior Wood Shutters as a basic element of Curb Appeal. From the story of Refinishing and Rehanging Functional Wood Shutters, a little on the History of Shutters and Various Styles. Plus info...

by jb bartkowiak

Tips and Lessons Learned with Repairing Dutch Lap Wood Siding

Remodeling

Wood siding is subject to the elements, and some damage over time is, well, almost expected. For any number of smaller repairs - a hole, a gouge, etc, an epoxy-based wood filler...

by jb bartkowiak

Creating an Allergy Free Air Conditioning System

You may not know it, but your air conditioner is one of the most important tools in the fight against indoor allergies. Between their talent for pulling excess humidity out of the...

by Stefanie Miles

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Winterizing a Rain Barrel: Winter Means Cold and Ice

Make-Maintain-Fix

It was cold this weekend in Baltimore. This is important because it was really cold, below freezing during the day for the first time this ... go around. Something about it said,...

by jb bartkowiak

DIY Security Bars || Basement Window Redo

Make-Maintain-Fix

I then turned my attention to security bars. But on checking both the Home Depot and Lowe's, not one thing that either place had would have worked. This then meant that I...

by jb bartkowiak

Spending a Little Money Now Can Save You Thousands Later :: How to Winterize a House with HomeAdvisor

Make-Maintain-Fix

On reviewing my answers, right or wrong, I found that if anything I was a little weak on the areas surrounding energy efficiency, energy audits and winterization. So ... on being instructed...

by jb bartkowiak

10 American Home Styles (Visual Form) :: Learning the Language

Homeownership

A good place to start, I think, is knowing first off what style of home you live in (or in some cases, what style you want to live in). The easiest indications...

by jb bartkowiak

What to Know about Dead Bolts and Door Frames

Burglaries are up, nationwide. According to FBI Burglary Statistics, more than 60 percent of all burglaries were the result of forced entry. Residential burglaries accounted for 74 percent of the total, and...

by Kathi Frelk

Caulking Wood Siding at a Brick Chimney :: DAP 3.0 Review

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DAP 3.0 is paintable in 30 minutes which helps complete the job faster and saves time. In addition, DAP 3.0™ is 100% waterproof and is water resistant in 30 minutes which reduces...

by jb bartkowiak

Overview of Garage Door Materials :: A Look at Wood, Steel, Fiberglass and More

Finding the perfect garage door is all about selecting the best material and style to suit your needs and the aesthetic of your home. There is a variety of garage door materials,...

by Sara Thompson

open contemporary Living Room via Signature Furniture Rental

3 Simple Tips to Unlock the Hidden Space in any Room

We all have a natural tendency to spread our furniture and belongings out to fit the size of our homes. Like the nature of a gas to expand to fill whatever container...

by Chris Coleman