This episode expands upon how glass changed residential stores, early commercial stores and includes explanations of crown glass, cylinder glass, bent glass, plate glass, expanses of glass, glass block, lens and prism glass and 20th century glass.

A guide to wood framed house construction: timber- framed, braced- framed, balloon -framed and plate form-framed.;

This episode explains the type of cobbles used, where they are found and how this type of architecture began.

Once rejected because of the damage it can inflict to historic interiors, abrasive blasting is getting a second look. New techniques that work with lower pressure and softer abrasives, made from products such as ground nutshells make for a safer option for cleaning and paint removal.

This episode explains where and how sod houses appeared in vernacular America.

This episode explains a traditional building from Southern Texas, it’s technique and materials.

Tips for the horological investigator when determining if a tall case clocks case is a marriage with its dial and mechanism..

An updated report of why today’s cedar shingles are not lasting as long.

This episode prompts us how to efficiently execute a Dutchman floor repair.

This episode helps us find replacement lumber, cutting, grating, moisture content and also guides us in removing damaged sections and installing replacements.