Q: We did a renovation about 20 years ago during the winter. The next summer, an interior door swelled and wouldn't close. I had it trimmed and treated it with linseed oil, which helped. Now it will ...

Are you the thrifty do-it-yourself type? If so, we have a project you will like. It’s using homemade wood preservative — for those who are cost-conservative. You’ll need a fair amount of boiled ...