Category Archives: carpentry
Should I Paint or Replace My Windows?
Here in New York and Connecticut, many classic and antique homes suffer from aging windows. As they are redecorating, many homeowners with this situation ask themselves, “should I repaint my old windows, or replace them?” Each option has certain advantages, … Continue reading
How Often Should I Stain or Seal My Deck?
As the seasons pass and the weather changes, exposure to the elements can quickly wear out the wood of a deck, leading to splitting, twisting and rotting. In order to prevent this, homeowners and professional painters apply stains or sealers … Continue reading
Replacing Rotting & Rotted Wood
As the seasons progress, sunshine, moisture and cold weather cause great damage to our exterior woodwork. Exposure to these elements often leaves us finding rotten boards in our siding, trim, decks, fences and railings. Sometimes a small patch of rotten … Continue reading
