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    Repairing cutting board

    I found a really nice wooden cutting board up in the attic. But when I tried to wash it the board fell apart . . . it seems like the glue that held the wood slats together had gotten weak. I figure I could repair this... I have some Liquid Nails glue. Would that be safe and hold up? Also it...
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    Refinishing old bookshelves

    I picked up some old bookshelves at a garage sale and I want to spruce them up. This is my first time doing a project like this, so I apologize for the newbie questions. Here is a picture of one of the shelves. It seems to be stained wood without any kind of varnish, paint or lacquer. I've...
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    Help some water damage

    The recent weather in NY has caused me some water damage. Trying to decide what needs to be done. The house is a 1960's split level. The damage is in the foyer and half bath that is at ground level. Some water seemed to be pooling up from below the floor and seeping in around the floor...
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    Looking at replacement windows

    I am wanting to replace the windows on this house, which was built in the 1960's. It has a mix of the original windows, which are a mix of double-hung and casement windows, single pane glass with storm windows. The casement windows are particularly problematic as the mechanisms are old and...
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