Recent content by Jeff Gerstemeier

Hey Folks. I think I have some similar issues. Painted plaster walls with water damage. The paint bubbles up and underneath is powdery white substance. Is this substance just the plaster, or minerals leaching through carried by water percolating from outside? My plan to repair is to simply...

Hello, I am a homeowner near Philadelphia PA and I have 2 properties at the moment that I am working to update, 1 to rent and one to live in. I have some skills and am handy and confident in my abilities. I am, however, coming to terms with my limitations and am looking forward to benefitting...

I'm in a similar situation. Renovating an old house where there is baseboard trim already installed flush with the hardwood floor. We are having carpet installed and I was wondering whether or not to remove the baseboards to lift them up a half inch before painting and before carpet install to...