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  1. Texas

    Plaster, what is it?

    I have to repair some interior plaster walls - its about 1-2" thick and pressed into a wire mesh. What should I buy? The defects range from 6-12" diameter.
  2. Texas

    Attaching drywall to plastered ceiling

    Is there an established method to affix drywall to a previously plastered ceiling?
  3. Texas

    Dealing with toxins

    I am refurbing a 100 year old house. I am concerned about the presence of lead and asbestos (are there others?). More from a resale value standpoint. Probably the only way to tell what is on, or in those plastered walls and popcorn coated ceilings is testing. (who does, how much $ ?)...
  4. Texas

    Range wiring

    I am looking at the supply to the stove/range (typical stovetop with broiler/oven below) in this old house and want to make sure they did it properly. I see a #10 ground, two #6 hots, and a #10 neutral, off a double pole 50A breaker. All wires copper, run <50'. Did they do it correctly...
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