Any Naples local painter can pick up a brush and paint. This is well and good for small jobs like painting a small section of the wall or old beat-up furniture. When it comes to more significant projects, what homeowners in Naples, Florida need is not just someone who knows how to paint, but a reliable, professional…
What is wall framing? Wall framing is the process of putting together construction materials to hold up and give shape to a wall for the placement of drywall. Framing for a plain wall consists of the top and bottom plates that run horizontally along the entire length of the wall and the studs running vertically from the…
Building or remodeling your home is always a big to-do. It involves a lot of planning and decision-making because you want only the best. It is imperative to arrive at a decision that you will not regret in the long run, especially for building materials to use because some are more permanent, like what to…
Stucco is a construction material used for decorative finishes of walls and buildings or restoration of deteriorating ones. It is an easy and versatile way to accent otherwise plain-looking or flat out ugly walls. Nowadays, it is a mixture of lime, sand, Portland cement, and water and is applied wet to the surface then hardens…
Preparing for the holidays can be quite stressful with all the trimmings. Plus, some relatives and friends may also want to spend a night or two at your place during the holidays. There is probably a lot in your mind to make their stay as comfortable as possible. Keep in mind that with proper planning…
When making your decisions for your home construction and remodeling, you naturally want to make the best choice. You want the building materials that will be used to be the most ideal for your project. Your building materials should fulfill your construction needs and other considerations, such as your budget and your design sensibilities. As…
An appealing property is a good investment in itself. A freshly painted house is indeed more valuable than an old and unappealing one. Painting the exterior and interior of the home is not only attractive to the senses, but it is also interesting to the investing mind. Painting your house properly will surely increase your…
Home is where the heart is. This is a common saying that we all heard. Home is truly made and designed to provide shelter and love for the family and visitors coming in and out. One of the ways to design the wall or ceiling of a building is the installation of drywall which is difficult and…
The term commonly known to identify shelter, which is often used to define housing, has a strong relationship with the primary purpose of housing throughout the world. The mental image of shelter is of a safe, secure place that provides both privacy and protection from the elements and the extreme temperatures of the outside world.…
With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) prediction that in the “near-normal” hurricane season in 2019, between two and four major hurricanes are expected, will your home be ready by then? Have you upgraded your house defenses, or simply retrofitted to protect your investment against natural disasters? Smith Plastering, Florida’s trusted and certified expert…