Before you do any plaster patching, rid the rooms of any residual lead. If you try to vacuum up chips or dust, you must use a special HEPA filter-equipped vacuum cleaner. Some tool rental stores rent ...

Using a putty knife or trowel, carefully apply a generous amount of plaster patching compound over the hole and mesh tape (if applicable). Apply pressure while spreading the compound, ensuring all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A crack in a white plaster wall A crack in a plaster wall can look intimidating, and even be a cause for concern. While the sudden ...

Q: I recently moved a wall switch and want to patch the hole where the old one was. The problem I am having is matching the texture of the wall finish. Is there any hope? A: Yes . . . but. You may ...