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"The floor looks amazing! I would definitely hire Mike again!"

Barb L on December 2021

We specialize in hardwood, laminate and vinyl flooring. We also do tile. Free estimates, give us a call or text at 412-853-8167. Thank you

"The floor looks amazing! I would definitely hire Mike again!"

Barb L on December 2021




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Fanning Construction

187 S. Church St
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Fanning Construction

187 S. Church St
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8 years of experience

Here at Fanning Construction we strive to satisfy all of our customers needs in a timely and professional manner. We offer unbeatable prices and exceptional work. All calls are returned promptly. No job to big or small, feel free to call. Free Estimates. Fully Licensed and Insured. PA 129796

Here at Fanning Construction we strive to satisfy all of our customers needs in a timely and professional manner. We offer unbeatable prices and exceptional work. All calls are returned promptly. No job to big or small, feel free to call. Free Estimates. Fully Licensed and Insured. PA 129796






keystone custom carpentry & handyman services

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keystone custom carpentry & handyman services

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26 years of experience

All fields and aspects of carpentry and light construction. Over 17+ Years experience. A small company with great passion and %100 for the customer. Bringing back the pleasure of home improvement and creating living in comfort and joy.

All fields and aspects of carpentry and light construction. Over 17+ Years experience. A small company with great passion and %100 for the customer. Bringing back the pleasure of home improvement and creating living in comfort and joy.

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Plaster Repair questions, answered by experts

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

All plaster walls will crack over time with expansion and contraction from temperature and moisture changes, as well as from normal house settling. In these cases, the cracks will usually be thin and don’t mean there are major structural issues. However, excessive cracking, wide wall cracks, and cracks that span around corners can sometimes mean you have a foundation issue. Identifying severe problems is a key reason why hiring a professional for plaster repair is usually a good idea.

It is possible to repair plaster walls yourself, but it’s not always a good idea. Hiring a professional means you’ll have expert eyes on the damage looking to see if there is an underlying issue or if the cracks are just from normal expansion and contraction. Additionally, a professional’s plaster repair will very likely last longer than a DIY job, which means you could end up saving money over time by going with a pro from the start.

You will be placing holes in the wall to hang the mounting bracket. If you’re mounting a large TV, the bolts in use could make significant holes around half an inch in diameter. Other than a few holes, though, the process of mounting the TV should not cause significant damage to the wall, unless you make an error and miss the wall stud, tearing out drywall. Should you decide to remove the mount later, the DIY drywall repair cost for a small hole usually is $10 to $30. It’s a repair you can do in a few minutes.

Drywall can be better than plaster if you’re installing a new wall and want to keep costs low. It’s much cheaper than installing plaster and provides a smooth, uniform surface. Many homeowners simply paint over the drywall or add a texture like sand or orange peel. It’s also much easier to DIY than plaster, and if you need to change your layout, it’s much easier to remove.

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