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When applying a finish to a wall, many people do not consider how the application might impact the final product. The materials used could have significant issues down the road, and the improper application of those materials could require repairs. When choosing the...
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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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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...
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Plaster has been an integral part of construction throughout history. Well before the Pilgrims, the Romans, the Greeks and the Egyptians built the monuments we admire today, people were building with plaster. The earliest evidence of plaster found in the world, thus...
