Q: Our house has a beautiful, carved wooden front door. The same bamboo pattern is on both sides. The side facing outdoors has small cracks at the bottom and has become discolored because of rain. How ...

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Q: My 110-year-old front door is delaminating on the exterior. It is solid wood, very heavy and wider than normal. Who can repair this and how? Washington A: Judging from the pictures you sent, you ...