Q-The ceiling in our living room is covered with heavy, textured paint that is ugly and difficult to cover. We have been told that removing the texture would be a difficult and expensive job, so we ...

In this episode, we install furring strips on the ceiling of our Ford E250 camper van using self-tapping screws. We then add insulation between the strips while attaching the vapor barrier, initially ...

One of the easiest ways to position the remaining furring strips is to cut a block of wood exactly 12" less the width of one furring strip. Use the block as a guide in positioning the remaining strips ...

I live in an early 1900s two-story brick home in a historic district. The house has, I think, solid masonry walls. It is very cold in the winter, especially near the exterior walls and windows.

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Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Soffits can be sheet metal, plywood; particularly “T-111” or consist of a thick and heavy layer of stucco applied to wire lathe that hangs from furring strips nailed across the bottom of the overhead.

Q. I own a ranch home that is about 50 years old. About 10 or 12 years ago the facing of the chimney brickwork began to spall and 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick pieces began to fall off a number of the bricks ...

Working time: 1 to 2 days Total time: 3 to 4 days Skill level: Intermediate Project cost: $600 to $800 (for a 16×8 foot wall) Easy to install, long-lasting and weatherproof, wood is an excellent ...