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…
Hurricanes are the most damaging of all-natural disasters. Based on the Congressional Budget Office 2018 report, it is estimated that 1.2 million Americans living in the coastal areas are at risk of substantial damage from hurricanes. Also, as of 2016 report, estimated government costs for hurricane damages are $28 billion a year. Florida contributes to…
Most people think painting is a simple do-it-yourself (DIY) task. By handling the brush and some paint, they can finish the job in no time. True to some sense for small painting works, until you are high on a ladder or spill oil-based paint on your floors. Only professional and licensed painters like Smith Plastering,…
Summer is coming and you may have thoughts to renovate your home. Here are top unique suggestive ideas from Smith Plastering Inc you can consider in renovating or remodeling your home this Summer! Suggestion No. 1: Painting makeover. Painting is the most effortless way of doing a renovation in your summer house. You can have Smith Plastering Inc do this for…