We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Wood is a beautiful and versatile material used in everything from framing houses to building furniture, but like every organic material, it ...

My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before. Wood rot is caused by water, which is why it’s so important for you to keep any untreated wood in and around your home dry. Keeping wood dry is easier said ...

Q: A sliding door on my fourth-floor roof deck is rotting at the bottom. Can I replace the rotten wood without replacing the entire door set? If so, how would I go about doing this? Arlington, Va. A: ...

Question: Some of the unpainted wood on our vacation cabin has started to rot. Is there a way to treat this and paint over it, or do we have to replace it? Answer: Wood with minor rot can often be ...

This wood beam rotted because it had no flashing on top. Wood epoxy and a new flashing will save it. (Tim Carter/TNS) Perspective by Tim Carter My guess is you’ve seen wood rot before. If not, I’m ...

Wood rot has been on the rise for quite some time when it comes to wood trim on homes. There are several reasons for this, such as poor building practices, but a major cause has to do with the wood ...