Homeowners face a difficult choice with rotted wood: Should the wood be replaced or repaired? In my opinion, if the wood is badly damaged and it is possible to replace it with a reasonable amount of ...

Q-The wood in the lower sash of one of our windows has rotted in places. I tried patching it with wood putty, but that didn`t last. It would be very difficult to replace the rotted strip with new wood ...

Wood rot is a sibling to mold growth. Mold growth requires but three things: a food source, mold spores and water. Those ...

It's easy to confuse termite damage and wood rot. Both result in deteriorating wood and can be devastating to a home. However, termite damage and wood rot have entirely different causes, so their ...

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 ...

If rotted wood is found in a home, do-it-yourselfers have only two practical options: replace it or patch it. Replacement is the best bet if the rot is extensive and structural strength might be ...

If you’ve ever hopped into your trusty travel trailer after a rainy trip and felt the floor give a little under your feet—like you’re suddenly on a bouncy castle instead of solid ground—you’re not ...

LITTLE FALLS-The Morrison County Historical Society has invited Preservation Alliance of Minnesota to present its rotted wood repair class 1-3 p.m. March 24 at The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial ...

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 ...

Termite damage is due to insects, while wood rot is caused by fungus or water. Knowing the difference between termite damage and wood rot is vital to preventing and treating them. It's easy to confuse ...