Did you know that you can make non-stainable fillers like Bondo and caulk look like real wood—and that you can even STAIN them? I’ll show you how to use all of the tricks of faux bois to make your project look clean and seamless. Project supply list This post may include affiliate links, which means […]
My parents’ back porch on their new home had an overhang with sinking posts. Whoever placed the posts didn’t pour concrete footings under them. Instead, they just placed them on top of patio pavers and hoped for the best. Yikes! The result? The patio posts started sinking and in some cases even broke the pavers. […]
A step-by-step guide to how I painted my 100-year-old cedar siding. Cedar siding is a classic, durable option for protecting the exterior of your home. If you have old cedar siding, you don’t need to replace it! Resist the urge to strip it off or cover it up with Hardie Plank or, worse yet, vinyl […]
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