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 ...

Although stucco on the outside of a house normally lasts many years, eventually it develops cracks and loose or bulging sections, especially if faulty caulking or other minor defects allow water to ...

Q: We have cedar shingles on our home and we love them. We had a difficult time finding someone to restore them until I mentioned it to a retired contractor. He had leftover oil preservative, which ...