The case of the failing shingles
A few weeks back, I heard from a homeowner with a laundry list of problems that stemmed from a renovation — or two or three — of her house. One...
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Buzzing with remedies for carpenter bees
Recently, I responded to a question asking how to handle carpenter bees. My response fell into the live-and-let-live category, recognizing firsthand that sometimes the cure can be more troublesome than...
Carpenter bees taking a bite out of garage
Q Your recent column on a possible insect infestation of an antique wooden cabinet reminded me of the carpenter bee problem I have every year. I have tried to get...
Host of woes bedevil home
Q In the last 10 years I have had the roof replaced, added a sunroom and had drain tiles installed around the house and yard. The first problem is water...
Moldy window becomes a big pain in the glass
A reader bought a window from Pella in 2000 for a bedroom she and her husband were preparing for their baby. It was a triple casement window from Pella's Proline...
Hire a professional
Q My husband and I want to get an energy audit of our home and are having difficulty locating a company. We live in Aston, Penn. Can you give me...
Bugged by sawdust
Q We have an antique wooden cabinet we have owned for more than 30 years. Recently, some fine sawdust has appeared on the inside of the piece. Cleaning it out...
Some cracking is normal in redone stucco work
Q Two years ago, we moved into a 5-year-old townhouse. Last year, the builder initiated a project of inspecting all the stucco exteriors for moisture penetration into the exterior sheathing...
Before repainting, resolve mold problem on walls
Q: I would like to repaint my kitchen, but I have a question. The walls have some mold on them despite the use of a dehumidifier in the basement. Is...