How to Fix Holes in Wood Houses as You Prep to Paint
October 3, 2009 by allanmadams
Filed under Home Improvement Remodeling
How to Fill Holes in Wood before Painting then Finish Sanding
Homeowners would enjoy it if a wooden house did not require much more than a little bit of home maintenance. Only caulk and scrape a bit, toss down some sheeting for paint drips, and apply a few coats of outdoor acrylic paint.
Well, it just is not so easy. For a wide variety of reasons, one almost always has to repair the wooden facings of the house.
Stucco Over Brick: How To Accomplish It?
September 26, 2009 by allanmadams
Filed under Home Improvement Remodeling
Damaged or deteriorating brick walls can be repaired with a layer of stucco finish. Stucco is a versatile material which can be applied over practically any type of wall surface, to give homes or any other structures a fresh new look. You apply them in the correct manner, they can last a long time and stucco walls even prove to be fire resistant!
Homeowners can repair their old brick walls by doing a stucco job over it. Pre-mixed stucco bags can be bought at most hardware or construction shops. These amateur-friendly mixes only need water, but be sure to follow the specific instructions for the waters volume and mixing procedure. If not, you can also go out and get a professional contractor to do the stucco repair job.



