The brownstones and other townhouses of Brooklyn are like an urban version of California redwoods. Some of them date back some 160 years to the days of horse-drawn railroads, mutton chops, and ...

Understanding how Exterior Window Trim Restoration & Painting contributes to the strength and longevity of a home helps homeowners appreciate why this maintenance step is essential. Trim that remains ...

Everywhere Steve Jordan goes, fans flock, eager to hear words of wisdom about old wooden windows -- from rot to weatherstripping. What seems like a simple question can lead to hours of debate. "It's ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The city of Oklahoma City is hosting a two-day workshop for historic property homeowners, window repair craftsmen or anyone looking to learn more about wood window restoration.

The Minnesota State Capitol located in St. Paul, Minnesota was designed by Cass Gilbert and completed back in 1905. The original windows had been replaced with aluminum windows 30 years ago and ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. Whether ...

Time takes its toll on old windows: Consider the thick layers of cracked paint, the broken panes, and the missing caulk. And don’t forget about windows that no longer open. What’s a homeowner to do?

Steve Jordan, author of "The Window Sash Bible: A Guide to Maintaining and Restoring Old Wood Windows," recently addressed an avid New Orleans audience of architects, homeowners and other ...

Peter Poulin learned his trade the old way, by his father's side. His dad, Gerry Poulin, was a plaster guy who supported a family of 13 working on Boston's brownstones and Newport's mansions. Peter ...