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Making durable patches in stucco finishes is as much art as science. A veteran stucco contractor shows how to use dry dusting, fog coats, and trowel mix plastering both to repair damaged stucco and to blend new stucco work with old.
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Budget panel saw kit, self-adhering plaster patching fabric, rugged roof-stripping tool
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Q: My company has done plaster repair work for many years. After repairing water-damaged walls or ceilings, we occasionally get called back to "fix" an unsuccessful repair. Our second repair attempt involves digging out a very bumpy, chalky substance, and more often than not, we have to repeat this...
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Drywall that bends, adjustable spring clamps, portable work table
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New insulated concrete block, knock-down lumber rack for pickups, clips for patching holes in drywall, fix for squeaky floors
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Repairing a cracked block foundation
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Homeowners can be fussy about minor defects that appear during their first year in a new home. Here’s how one company solved the problem by adding quality standards to their warranty.
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A foundation contractor describes the shoring techniques that make his replacement jobs safe and profitable.
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A stucco specialist tells what it takes to make a repair that’s both durable and well-hidden.