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KILL MOLD STAINS: Oxygen-Based Chemistry Now Easier to Use

Sooner or later every deck, shed, fence and outdoor wood surface gets moldy or weathered in time. Even non-wood surfaces such as composite decks, plastic …

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KILL MOLD STAINS: Oxygen-Based Chemistry Now Easier to Use

Sooner or later every deck, shed, fence and outdoor wood surface gets moldy or weathered in time. Even non-wood surfaces such as composite decks, plastic lumber and vinyl siding start to grow things as the forces of nature have their […]

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Q: What can I do about sky-high summertime humidity in our house? The building is 35 years old and sits entirely on a concrete pad. Humidity is fine in winter, but in the warm months we smell mildew in the […]

WHITE LIES: Good Contractors Never Tell Them

Back in June 2018, I got an email from a woman wondering about roof shingles, and it reminded me how easy it is for contractors to destroy their own credibility with white lies. As a homeowner, you need to watch […]

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OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH: 28 Years Experience With One Great Product

Back in 1990, I prepared my first outdoor wood finishing sample to see how a particular product actually performed in the sun, rain and weather over the long haul. Since then I’ve tested many other finishes in the same way, […]

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VIDEO: Fine Woodworking Without Wood

Wood is a wonderful material, but sunshine, rain and seasonal temperature swings can make it look weathered and cracked in short order when it lives outdoors. This is fine for some applications, but not others. That’s what gave me the idea to […]

Q&A of the Week: What Replacement Skylight Do You Recommend?

Q: My current skylight is damaged and needs to be replaced. Can you recommend a reliable brand and installer? A: There are many brands of skylights out there, but I’ve never seen any that match the quality of VELUX. I’ve installed […]

MASONRY: Why It’s a Great Green Choice

PUBLISHED 22Jun2018: Everyone makes choices in life, and many of these choices affect the environment. The funny thing is, choices don’t always align with the values people claim to hold. It’s surprising how often this disconnect happens. For instance, I […]

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