Q:We have a ranch home in the Bay Area and over the years we've replaced some of the exterior siding with plywood. When we did this work, waterproof paper was installed beneath the plywood. The ...

Question: We just found a house to buy, but it has a synthetic stucco exterior. What are some of the typical problems with this and can we strip it off an apply real stucco? Answer: There have been ...

Stucco cracking is an issue that homeowners ask me about all the time. Large exterior wall surfaces are eye-catchers, so when the surface becomes laced with cracks, it will definitely get a ...

Q: Our house has a stucco exterior that needs to be painted for the fourth time in the past 20 years. In previous paint jobs, we have done much scraping, used primer coats and finish paints made ...

Q. My house was built in 1985, and I have never painted the stucco. I plan to do it this year. I've noticed other houses in the same neighborhood that have a black bleed coming through the stucco and ...

Local homeowners say their homes are rotting from the inside out.Cracked stucco and mold buildup are among some of the problems they have reported experiencing.WESH 2 Investigates went to a Windermere ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - In the market for a new home or maybe you're selling the one you're in? As the real estate market seems to be heating up, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan warns buyers ...

Dear Pat: I am looking at houses to buy. I found one I like, but it has the synthetic stucco finish I heard is bad. What are the problems with this finish, and can it be removed and finished with real ...