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Plaster Home Repair: It’s Easier Than You Think

by Tina Gleisner, in DIY Home Tips

Plaster Home Repair: It’s Easier Than You Think

Of the home repair jobs you’ll consider in an older house, few are as contentious as whether to keep or trash the plaster walls. To some, plaster is old, and therefore modern drywall must be superior. To others, plaster is original and should always be preserved. Both of those statements are true and false, depending on … Read More

Tags: drywall repairs, drywall versus plaster, plaster repairs, plaster vs drywall, preserving plaster

Types of Drywall & Talking to Pros!

by Tina Gleisner, in Home Improvement, xBuild, Remodel & Built-Ins

Types of Drywall & Talking to Pros!

There are many types of drywall so even when you think you know the type of drywall you need for a small repair, you’ll probably guess wrong and have to make another trip to the store. This happened at my house recently. When traveling, my husband decided to patch the hole in the ceiling (shower … Read More

Tags: blue board drywall for plaster, build codes determine which drywall used, cement board drywall, drywall versus plaster, fire rated drywall, green board drywall, many types of drywall, moisture resistant drywall near water, pick the right drywall, regular 1/2 inch drywall

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