How does a person repair damaged drywall on the ceiling above an indoor swimming pool?  Stiles of Ohio solved this problem by building a temporary platform over the swimming pool. steps taken to build a platform or “dance floor”: We first protected the swimming pool this thick protective plastic Laid 2×6 studs perpendicular to the […]

Houses in Upper Arlington require special consideration when hanging drywall due to the type of architectural features found in many of these homes. Plaster, paint, insulation, varnish and many other building products that where used 30 years ago contain lead.  Dealing with this and the many other toxins in building product used today is an […]

Whitewash is an old technique used to protect exterior buildings along the Mediterranean coast.  The process was a simple solution application of a lyme based mixture applied to the exterior masonry to help protect the surface from the harsh winds and salty air found along the coast.  People later used the wash solution to protect […]