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 ...

A: Minor wood rot can be repaired, although replacement of the affected wood is always the best option. To patch the damage, go to a home center and buy a container of Minwax High Performance Wood ...

Q: I’ve got a quaint outdoor shed that I’ve neglected. The wood at the bottom is rotting and the shingles must be replaced. I need it more than ever and recently discovered it’s not to code in my ...

I had a question this week that reminded me that rainy and colder weather will be here in the coming months. If you have any rotted wood around the home, take care of it now before the colder weather ...