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Q: Our south-facing windowsills are exposed to our worst weather, and they're showing signs of damage. How should I repair them?
—Bob Welsh, Duluth, GA.

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"Always use primer on wood windows. Without it, the wood will suck the oils out of window putty and turn it brittle prematurely."
— John Dee, painting contractor

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