Q: I bought a house in Paradise (Butte County) that had been neglected. Please help me with a gutter problem. It seems the gutters were attached directly to the ends of the roof rafters. There is no ...

Dry rot is not inevitable but it is common on many homes, apartments and other structures with wood siding and trim. The first key to avoiding dry rot is to select quality wood. But a second vital ...

A dog has been drafted in by St Bartholomew's Hospital to help renovate one of its historic buildings by sniffing out dry rot. The so-called rothound can investigate potential problems and highlight ...