Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Samantha is an editor who covers all topics home-related including home ...

When it comes to maintaining the durability of brick masonry wall systems, moisture control is perhaps the most crucial design consideration. Unwanted moisture can cause masonry to experience ...

Dear James: I have a problem where some floors near the outside walls get damp when there is a heavy rain. The walls are brick over insulated stud walls. What, if anything, can I do to stop this ...

In this episode, I’m watering plants, continuing the cleanup upstairs, and starting to plan for larger projects, specifically the parapet wall repairs and upcoming roof work. It represents real ...

Today marks the start of a renovation project for an abandoned 1900s general store in rural Virginia. This episode focuses on ...