Nick Yahoodain
General Contractor
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Co-authored Articles (13)
How to
Plaster a Wall
Plastering is one of the final steps in finishing an interior or exterior wall. While applying plaster is a highly technical process that is usually best left to professionals, any homeowner can do it themselves provided...
How to
Fix Holes in a Ceiling
Holes in the ceiling can be caused by many things, including leaks, lighting or fixture installation, and simple accidents. Patch small and medium-sized holes with a mesh drywall patch or make a square patch out of a new...
How to
Read a Property Survey
A property survey -- also known as a boundary survey, plat survey, or land survey -- is an essential document if you are purchasing a residential or commercial building or land parcel. With a property survey in hand, y...
How to
Stucco a House
Traditional stucco is simply a variety of concrete, applied in several layers to create a strong bond to the wall. Stucco is popular for many reasons, including its low cost, earthquake resistance, and breathability in h...
How to
Fix a Leaking Ceiling
A guide to removing and replacing ceiling damage A leaking ceiling can cause serious damage to your house if you don't take care of it immediately. Before fixing your ceiling, make sure that you . After you fix the sou...
How to
Repair Wall Cracks
It happens to the best of best of us—an accident occurs, and your wall gets the short end of the stick. Whether you're dealing with drywall, concrete, or plaster, how can you repair the crack for good? That's where we ...
How to
Repair Peeling Plaster Walls
If your home or business was built before the 1950s or constructed using traditional methods, there’s a good chance it has plaster walls. With time, the paint or top coat of plaster can start to come loose. Fortunately...
How to
Conduct a Property Survey
A property survey is used to assess where the boundaries of a property lie. If you're planning on buying or selling a property, or planning construction on one you own, you'll need to hire a professional surveyor to perf...
How to
Repair Holes in Plaster Walls
Although plaster is a sturdy and inexpensive way to build a wall, it will still wear out over time. Small screw and nail holes are easy to take care of, but even larger holes don’t require much experience to patch. Cle...
How to
Remove a Countertop
Replacing an old kitchen or bathroom countertop is an easy way to upgrade the room. You can hire someone to do the job, but it isn't necessary to do so in most cases. Instead, cut renovation expenses by carefully removin...
How to
Replace Countertops
You would like new countertops, but professional installation is costly. Fortunately, replacing laminate countertops is a project that you can tackle on your own. If you have a bit more skill, material such as granite, c...
How to
Do Stucco
Stucco has been used in construction for centuries. Traditionally, stucco walls were made with lime, sand and water, or other combinations that included limestone and salt. Today's stucco is created from a mixture of Por...
How to
What equipment do homeowners need to maintain their property?
Every homeowner needs a good set of tools to keep their property in tip-top shape. A visit to the local hardware store can be overwhelming with all of the different equipment and tools on the market, but what are the ess...
