Plumber Paul Holland offers another possible cause of mysterious water running in toilets, which was discussed in a recent column. “If the toilet’s refill tube is below the tank’s water line, it will ...

I received a call from a regular reader this week, asking how to replace a rotten window sill. I said, “I’m not sure if I can articulate the detail involved in a written article.” I told him I would ...

Wet rot turns wood spongy – and it will soon spread, compromising the strength and security of the window. Therefore it's best to deal with it as soon as possible. Find all the rot first. Apart from ...

Q: My house has a lot of wood-framed windows. The windows are in good condition, but several of the sills have rotted areas. I know it is best to replace those sills, but I can’t afford it right now.

Q: Our house turns 100 this year. We have some dry rot on the exterior of the wooden window frames and windowsill. Does one dig it out and fill with a special concrete? What are the options and what ...