What Has to Be Done to Completely Renew Old, Worn Walls?
A worn wall is renewed in six steps: stripping, scraping, repair, primer, filling and sanding, then paint or wallpaper.…
Old Home Renovation
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I Bought an Old Home: Where Should I Start the Renovation?
In an old home wiring, plumbing and damp are checked first; then essential work, budget and order are settled. Decoratio…
What Should Be Renovated Before Moving into a Newly Bought Home?
Before moving in, finish the work that makes dust and cuts off the water: services, bathroom and kitchen, flooring and p…
In an Old Home, Is Wallpaper or Paint the Better Choice?
In an old home the condition of the wall decides: non-woven wallpaper or glass textile for cracked, uneven walls, paint …
Should Wiring and Plumbing Be Checked Before Walls Are Renewed?
Wiring and plumbing should be checked before walls are renewed; every channel cut afterwards spoils the paint and wallpa…
Which Jobs Cause the Most Extra Cost in a Home Renovation?
Extra cost mostly appears after strip-out: old pipework, poor plaster and screed, damp. The second big cause is decision…
What Must Be Checked When Renovating an Old Home?
In an old home the hidden things are checked first: wiring, water pipes, drains, damp, plaster, windows and doors, and f…