Wood rot is a sibling to mold growth. Mold growth requires but three things: a food source, mold spores and water. Those ...

A leaking caulk joint in a shower can cause wood rot. Leaks around a toilet commonly cause rot in wood subfloors and joists below. Roof leaks and dryer or bath-fan exhaust in attics can rot out roof ...

I used nothing but redwood trim on the last house I built for my family. Redwood contains lots of natural chemicals that fight against wood rot.

How often you should paint varies based on where you live, what kind of siding you have, and more. Here are the details on ...

From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls.

One once-popular home exterior trend has officially lost its charm. Find out what homeowners are ditching, and what fresh ...

Whether your home is midcentury or mid-’80s, the right color scheme can pull your home’s exterior together like nothing else.

If you’ve got a tight budget and a paintbrush, $90 can still go a long way toward making your house feel refreshed. The key ...

Matte black is the "leather jacket" of interiors. See why designers are ditching chrome for this architectural finish that ...

We've got dozens of DIY decor ideas for personality in your home. From upcycling ideas to renter-friendly projects, these ...

Anyone driving by Pioneer Village, along U.S. Highway 2 & 52 west by Burlington, these past several months have noticed ongoing work on an old, large, beautiful house at the village. We call the ...