Themed Accessories
Create an easy garden theme in any room with discarded items used in new ways. An old plaster hen and her chicks keep company with an architectural piece that resembles a sunflower, and an ancient watering can without a spout serves as a vase for ... [... more]
DIYnet |
Plaster Artist, Woodcarver, Muralist
Plaster artist Mike Plate uses bellflower shapes from old plaster decorations to fashion a new ceiling medallion for a historic home in Charleston, South Carolina. Woodcarver Dimitrios Klitsas carves a shell design into a rococo-and-baroque-style ... [... more]
Home and Garden Television |
Plaster Ceiling vs. Gravity
Old plaster ceilings sometimes fall without warning. Nailed to the ceiling joists are wooden lath boards that plaster is spread over. Summary: Old plaster ceilings sometimes fall without warning. Nailed to the ceiling joists are wooden lath ... [... more]
Ask The Builder |
How to Knock Down Plaster Ceilings
Knocking out a ceiling is simple and safe, if you take your time and use appropriate safety precautions, such as using a high-quality dust mask. Make arrangements for removing the old plaster and wood lath before you begin and be sure to call in ... [... more]
eHow |
How to Repair a Ceiling
Whether you have an old plaster ceiling or a sheetrock (dry wall) ceiling, you can easily patch up cracks, pealing paint and holes using a few simple tools and material. How to Repair a Ceiling. Whether you have an old plaster ceiling or a ... [... more]
eHow |
Repairing Old Ceilings
This section shows you how to repair old plaster ceilings with cracks and holes. If you wish to save an old plaster ceiling that has only a few cracks or holes, a little time and a few materials will do the trick. When that is dry, sand lightly ... [... more]
Do It Yourself |
Old Houses
An old favorite: I got my copy of Old Houses in a book store bargain bin several years ago. What a find it was! The houses in this book are honest about their age; no fancy restorations here (but do we really need another book like that anyway?). This [... more]
$50.00
Amazon.com |
Hillman #41994 25PK XL Plaster Washer
 Features: Hillman #41994 25PK XL Plaster Washer HILLMAN FASTENERS Plaster helper: These work. They are thin yet strong and the holes make sense. When putting up - take time to find a good stud behind the lathe. Does what it's supposed to: These washers [... more]
Amazon.com |
Old Houses [A National Trust for Historic Preservation Book]
An old favorite: I got my copy of Old Houses in a book store bargain bin several years ago. What a find it was! The houses in this book are honest about their age; no fancy restorations here (but do we really need another book like that anyway?). This [... more]
$27.50
Amazon.com |
Leviton 80301-ST 1-Gang Decora Wallplate, Screwless, ...
Features: Exclusive new design eliminates Subplate screws Unbreakable polycarbonate Hook and Snap Subplate and wallplate mounting provides easy, time saving installation Resistant to stress in high abuse applications Limited ten-year warranty Doesn't [... more]
$5.59
Amazon.com |
Black & Decker AD600 6-Volt Alkaline Battery 1/4-Inch ...
Features: Quick Connect system allows quick and easy installation of drill and screwdriver bits Forward/reverse rocker switch conveniently toggles between screw driving and screw removal modes Spindle lock adds greater control when starting and finishing [... more]
$31.36
Amazon.com |
D-Link DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter, 802.11g, 108Mbps
Features: Up to 108 Mbps with AirPlus Xtreme G products Backwards compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Great for video streaming Enhanced security from 802.1x and WPA for better encrypted key management and authentication 3-year warranty Works well, [... more]
$39.99
Amazon.com |
