The Craftsman Blog

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