However, stucco can start to crack, shrink, or crumble. When this occurs, the homeowner can attempt a simple stucco repair DIY job with a stucco repair kit from a local home improvement store.

Stucco homes stand out. Whether you’re just looking around the neighborhood or seriously shopping for a new home, you’ll notice these houses, with their attractively seamless walls and subtle colors.

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...