Q: There’s a lot of contradictory advice on the internet about caulking. In particular, some sites are quite explicit that metal/wood junctions should not be caulked. I have a door-sized window where ...

Q. My builder is talking about installing metal flashing as he's putting up my vinyl siding. What in the world is this material and why is it necessary? Some other people I've talked with have no idea ...

If you are lucky enough to have old windows you can work on — windows that are not contaminated by lead paint — you can preserve money and history by repairing and restoring them yourself. There are ...