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Plaster walls provide an equal amount of benefits and drawbacks. For the discerning homeowner, those pros and cons may be a deal-breaker. Plaster is often cloaked in mystery, and many homeowners aren’t aware of what it is truly made of, how it is applied, and why they...
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Your home protects you and your family from the elements. Your external walls keep moisture, wind, and debris out of your home, but that protection does not last forever. Homes built with brickwork typically need an external layer of protection to prevent damage to...
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If your home was built around or before 1978, you may have an issue. Homes built before 1978 used lead paint, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning for all homeowners with homes built around this time. Lead paint presents a number of...
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Ice dams are a serious problem for homeowners. They’re nearly impossible to predict, they’re tough to remove if left alone too long, and they can cause massive damage to your home. They only occur during winter, but the freezing temperatures and severity of northern...
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Cracked plaster can create several problems, especially when it is not properly repaired. There are several plaster repair solutions available, but not using one best suited to your situation can make the problem worse, especially if it is not a solution designed to...
