Exterior Wood Window Trim Restoration in Los Angeles

Exterior Wood Window Trim Restoration in Los Angeles

Wood rot repair, caulking, priming, and exterior paint — before and after. If you look closely at the windows on older homes in the Los Angeles area, you’ll often notice the same pattern: paint that’s cracking and peeling, wood that’s soft to the touch, gaps where caulking has failed, and in some cases visible rot […]

Door Trim Repair & Enhancement: Adding a Plinth Block for a Polished Finish

Door Trim Repair & Enhancement: Adding a Plinth Block for a Polished Finish

At ProHands Handyman, we recently restored and upgraded a door casing that had suffered from water damage, dents, and chipped paint. Instead of a basic patch job, we enhanced it with a custom plinth block at the base — giving the doorway a more upscale, craftsman-inspired look. What Is a Plinth Block? A plinth block […]

How to Use Foil to Recreate Factory Texture for Door Frame and Molding Repair

How to Use Foil to Recreate Factory Texture for Door Frame and Molding Repair

Steps to Recreate Texture Using Foil 1. Prepare the Surface Remove any loose wood fibers from the damaged area. Sand the edges slightly to smooth out sharp irregularities. Clean the surface to remove dust and debris. 2. Fill the Damaged Area Use wood filler or epoxy putty to fill deep gouges. Smooth it with a […]

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