Q. How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an issue, can ...

Gene Austin is retiring. This is his last column. Q. Some shingles blew off our roof in a storm and we had a leak that left a water stain on a bedroom ceiling. The roof has since been repaired and we ...

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Dear Angie: How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an ...