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  2. 16 Home Repairs You Should Never, Ever Ignore - AOL

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    3. Peeling Paint. Your exterior paint and interior paint present different problems when they peel. For interiors, older homes could have lead-based paint, which means a professional should be called.

  3. 50 Times Cheap Fixes Had A Major Impact On Home Life - AOL

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    D codes to fix both problems by cutting a set of stairs into the middle of the wall. Only had to cut 2 of the old big blocks in half as the pavers fit perfectly with the spacing of the blocks.

  4. Artex - Wikipedia

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    Until 1984, [4] the Artex coating was made with white asbestos (Chrysotile) to strengthen it. This material is only harmful when in a powder form, such as when being sanded or while drilling holes, and poses no risk while it is undisturbed on ceilings or walls and covered with emulsion paint.

  5. Orange peel (effect) - Wikipedia

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    A photo of the orange peel effect on a car door. Orange peel is a certain kind of finish that may develop on painted and cast surfaces. [1] The texture resembles the surface of the skin of an orange, hence the name "orange peel".

  6. 89 historic Fort Leavenworth homes recommended for ... - AOL

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    The Rookery file contains 50 photos of rotted wood, peeling paint, missing boards, cracked support columns, rusting and leaking gutters and an itemized list of “some” of what’s wrong:

  7. Window capping - Wikipedia

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    This sort of capping is typically applied in order to eliminate the need to re-paint wood window trim. The aluminum capping helps to prevent wood rot by protecting the wood from water and snow. However, capping will exacerbate wood rot if the moisture in the wood is coming from inside the building or the capping leaks.

  8. These abandoned historic homes are on sale for as little as ...

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    According to the home's listing, needed repairs include parts of the roof, new electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, removal of recent wood paneling and ceiling tiles, repair and replacement of ...

  9. List of This Old House episodes (seasons 31–40) - Wikipedia

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    Roger explains why some preventative tree work is needed. Homeowner Liz gets a lesson on tiling. The original balustrade with white-painted bannisters and black-painted railing and newel post is found to be walnut. A master restorer strips the black paint from the walnut and strips paint from the bricks and cast brick molding of a fireplace.