The Craftsman Blog
The Old School Primer
How the Bessemer Process Gave Us Steel Windows
The Story Behind Savannah’s Fish Downspouts
The Ultimate Guide to Pattress Plates
The Unique Charleston Single House & Piazza
The Truth About Antique Uranium Glass Door Knobs
The History of the Toilet: 2 Truths and a Lie
Section 106 Just Changed: Here’s What That Means
The Architecture of James Gamble Rogers II
The Ultimate Guide to Termites
Why Glazing Putty Fails Early (And How to Make It Last 30 Years)
Loctite Threadlocker Colors: The Honest Guide
Why Brass Hardware Kills Germs (and Steel Doesn’t)
Painter’s Tape Decoded: (A DIYer’s Field Guide)
How a Kick Plate is Ruining Your Front Door
How Old Is My House? (And Why It Matters)
Stop Using A Putty Knife to Scrape Paint
Why Does an Infrared Paint Stripper Cause Smoke?
What’s Wrong With Primers Today?
3 Woods You Should Never Use to Build Windows
Passive Solar Design in Old Houses: What Builders Already Knew
Florida’s Fight Over Preservation
Stop Using Spray Foam Like This
Why Vizcaya is the Most Interesting of the Gilded Age Homes
Your Old House Had a Security System Before ADT Existed
The 1/3 Rule: Why Your Historic Renovation Will Cost More Than You Think
The Pest Prevention Protocol
How to Find a Stud in Plaster Walls
How to Care For and Store Traditional Linseed Oil Glazing Putty
Hygge, the Craftsman Way
The Preservation Manifesto
The Best Paints for a Radiator
The Best Paints For Cold Weather
My 4 Favorite DIY Christmas Projects
6 Hacks to Clean Stubbornly Dirty Glass
What Causes a Warped Door?
The Best Restoration Gifts For a DIYer
How Long Will My Roof Last?
The Problem with Energy Codes
Needle Scalers: Everything You Need to Know
How To: Rebuild a Caldwell Tape Balance
Oakum vs. Backer Rod: What’s the Difference?
What Is a Lunette Window?
The One-Weekend Fall Home Maintenance Sprint
My Secret Weapon Nail Filler
Should You Use Caulk to Fill Nail Holes?
Bronze vs Coppered Nails: When to Use Each
What to Do About a Window in a Shower
The Dumbwaiter: A Unique History
Round vs. Flat Paint Brushes: Which Is Best?
The Secret to a Longer Lasting Paint Job
The A-Frame House: America’s Favorite Triangle