Protecting Your Drywall During Florida Hurricane Season
How to protect your drywall during hurricane season: leaks to fix before a storm, what to check after one, and when wet drywall must be replaced.
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Drywall & ceiling advice
What causes cracks, when popcorn has to go, how texture matching works and how to get a repair that disappears.
Florida Exterior Paint Color Ideas That Suit the Sunshine
Florida exterior paint color schemes, from sandy neutrals and soft yellows to coastal blues, plus tips for choosing colors that hold up to the sun.
How to Choose a Paint Color (and Mistakes to Avoid)
How to choose a paint color you'll like: how the room is used, the light, warm and cool colors, undertones, sampling large and choosing a sheen.
How Professional Painters Prep a Room for Interior Paint
How professional painters prepare a room before painting: protecting the room, cleaning, drywall repair, caulking, priming and painting in order.
How to Remove Wallpaper From Unprimed Drywall Without Damage
How to tell if wallpaper was hung on unprimed drywall, how to soften and lift it without tearing the drywall, and how to prep the wall for paint.
Can You Paint Your House After Rain? Florida Weather Tips
When you can paint a house exterior in Florida weather: drying after rain, storms, heat, humidity and dew, and the best time of year to paint.
Interior vs. Exterior Paint: What's the Difference?
How interior and exterior paint differ in binders, UV and mildew resistance, washability and odor, and why each belongs where it's made to go.
Drywall Cracks: What Each Type Means and What Causes It
What drywall cracks mean: seam, door and window, ceiling joint and corner cracks, nail pops, settling and humidity, and when a crack needs a closer look.
How We Prep Your Home's Exterior Before It's Painted
How a home's exterior is prepared for paint: washing, scraping loose paint, repairing stucco cracks, caulking, priming and protecting the property.
Popcorn Ceiling vs. Smooth Ceiling: How They Compare
Popcorn vs. smooth ceilings compared on looks, light, cleaning, repairs, resale and cost, and what switching from popcorn to smooth involves.
Common Causes of Drywall Damage and How to Prevent Them
The most common causes of drywall damage, from water, doors and furniture to nail pops, peeling tape, pets and termites, and how to prevent them.
Why Your DIY Drywall Repair Doesn't Look Professional
The most common DIY drywall repair mistakes, from spackle and tape to oversanding, primer and texture, and how to make a patch disappear.