Among the biggest energy wasters in American homes are drafty exterior doors. To make your door more energy-efficient, try one (or more) of the following: replacing a hollow door with a solid one; ...

Q. I'm going to build a room addition myself because money is very tight. Can you help me understand how I frame in the door openings? I've never done this before and am very confused. Is the method ...

Dear Tim: I’ve got a sliding patio door on the back of my home. There’s a moisture problem directly under the door in the basement. The gutters are clear and the patio is level. I plan to seal between ...

Plan on building a deck? Reduce the chance of water infiltration—install the decking a few inches below patio and entry door thresholds. It’s true that decking installed at the same level as the ...