Wall Repairs

Concrete block foundation repairs require difficult, dirty work to be completed. The two most common problems with block foundations are leaks and cracks. These problems can sometimes be fixed...

Foundation problems are generally related to three things: Leaking, settling and termites. Dealing with each of these problems is difficult and time-consuming, but if you dedicate enough effort to...

Concrete foundations are the most common and generally strongest type of foundation. Nonetheless, they do develop problems over time as they settle into the earth. The two main repairs for a...

Repairing an exterior foundation wall is difficult, tricky and time-consuming work. It may be faster and easier to call a contractor, especially if the damage is extensive. If you only have a few...

Stachybotrys chartarum is also known as toxic mold, black mold and S. atra (different Latinization, but same species). According to the CDC, Stachybotrys "should be considered the same as other...

This is a very difficult issue to address and there is no two ways about how to go around the problem. Never having to deal with sheetrock manufactured in China, but knowing the problems that...

Trying to salvage subway tile is a challenging job. However, the elegant and stylish 3-by-6 tiles can create such beautiful and unique bathrooms and backsplashes that the effort is well worth it....

Installing a drywall corner along the vertical seam, where two walls meet to form an outside corner, can be among the more vexing aspects of an interior remodeling project. Common problems include...

Installing tile on a bathtub enclosure can be very easy. In addition, there are ways for you not only to do a professional job but also show a lot of creativity at the same time. If you're ready...

A load bearing wall gives a building structural integrity. It carries and distributes weight from the roof and top floors down to the foundation. Damage to a load bearing wall can cause floors to...

Applying smooth coat, or skim coating, is the final step in your preparation before priming and painting your walls and ceiling. It requires a careful eye, but with a little practice you can give...