DEAR TIM: I live in a house with a concrete block foundation. I think the outside of the block has decorative stucco on it because the exterior of the block is not smooth. Some of the exterior is ...

Dear Angie: The stucco exterior of my 100-year-old house is cracked in several places. How should it be fixed? -- Veronica L., Albany, N.Y. Dear Veronica: Because it's not unusual for stucco -- a ...

This week, the subject is stucco. One homeowner wants to know how to repair holes made during an insulation project; another wants to know how to hang a bike and a wisteria vine from her stucco wall.

Q: My 18-year-old, two-story house has exterior stucco that is in good shape. But the doors and windows are trimmed in rough-sawn, painted 1-by- 4s, some of which have begun to rot. Not only is the ...

Stucco is a popular siding material found mainly in the U.S. West and Southwest. Stucco repair costs range from $600 to $2,700. The average cost for repairing stucco siding is approximately $2,000.

A well-kept exterior can make a home look more inviting. Homeowners whose houses are looking a little drab may be considering updating their home with new stucco or siding—but what is the best type of ...

How can I clean the exterior stucco on my house without damaging it? To keep stucco attractive for many years, it is important to provide routine maintenance to the exterior of your home. Periodic ...