I had a question this week that reminded me that rainy and colder weather will be here in the coming months. If you have any rotted wood around the home, take care of it now before the colder weather ...

A: Minor wood rot can be repaired, although replacement of the affected wood is always the best option. To patch the damage, go to a home center and buy a container of Minwax High Performance Wood ...

My best friend in Marble Falls recently had work done on her home which included having to replace a French door. Her sprinkler head had been spraying the door, and after many years broken down the ...

Badly scratched hardwood flooring, rotted window frames, and chipped furniture are common problems that can be time-consuming and expensive to repair. Or they can be dealt with quickly and affordably ...

Various types of varnish and lacquer have been around at least since the time of the ancient Egyptians, so it’s fair to suppose that craftspeople through the ages have mixed the same natural hardening ...

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One of the most useful products for making small repairs in wood is a simple wood-filler. Once dry, this filler can be sanded and painted. For larger holes or gouges, you may need to use one of the ...

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.