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Knowing how to fix peeled paint on a wall can really save your bacon. After all, it can happen to anyone. Whether you decided ...

Q: My house was built in the '40s and has a cinder-block foundation. On the inside, it has paint that's peeling. Some of the blocks are crumbling, but the problem is not deep, less than an inch. In ...

Dear James: I have an old house with plaster walls and many cracks that need to be repaired. How can I fix these so they stay fixed and are invisible? — Julianne T. Dear Julianne: Many older houses ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neighbors cover their ears to muffle noises coming through the thin walls of their home. While it’s fun to speculate on “if these ...

“House Smarts” host Lou Manfredini answers viewer questions on household repairs, such as how to fix a crack in the wall, and how to cut crown molding. “House Smarts” host Lou Manfredini answers ...

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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...