Mauro whitewashes an outdoor bench; Tom repairs a double pane window. Mauro Henrique shares the importance of prep work for any painting project, and why homeowners shouldn't skip it. Then, Mauro and ...

Q: I've read your recent column about windows and have some related questions. I have dual-pane windows whose cells have "leaked" and the inside surfaces are discolored. They are installed in ...

Q: I would like to replace my old wooden double-hung windows with new wooden double-pane windows, retrofit if possible. Do I need to take out the old sash, plus stops, then replace them with a ...

Q: About 10 years ago, I replaced all the windows in my house with vinyl-framed, dual-pane insulated glass. I don't think they were top-of-the-line products. The two swing-out windows in the kitchen ...