Q: My house was built in the '40s and has a cinder-block foundation. On the inside, it has paint that's peeling. Some of the blocks are crumbling, but the problem is not deep, less than an inch. In ...

Q: When a downspout was replaced on my home, a small amount of stucco was torn away from the building. The plumber duct-taped plastic sheeting to the area as temporary protection. I'd like to repair ...

Learn how to effectively patch large holes in a cinder block wall with these easy-to-follow steps. Whether it’s for structural repairs or aesthetic fixes, this guide has you covered. Nine teens ...

Residents of a south Ottawa subdivision say water is leaking into their homes, which are less than a decade old, forcing an expensive re-application of stucco. Owners of several Cardel homes in ...

QUESTION: We own a concrete block house finished with stucco. We would like to extend our master bath. The builder suggested using 2-by-4 frame walls and stucco in the addition. Is this a good idea?

Q: My backyard consists mainly of a concrete slab patio and a retaining wall made from concrete blocks. It's so gray that even the trailing rosemary and bougainvilleas I've planted look washed out. I ...

If you want to know what stucco plastering is, then you’ve come to the right place. Here we run through common questions and give you the answers you need to decide if it's a good choice for your home ...