Maintenance and Repair

Steel studs attached to the sides of ceiling joists create a flat surface for new drywall by Paul Fontana

by Conan Bliss

Careful bracing inside and out holds a house steady as rot is removed by Bill Phillips

Blame it on sloppy framing or lousy lumber, but many stud walls need some remedial work before the drywall goes on by Derek McDonald

An earthy alternative to the cold, austere look of marble, limestone is easy to work with and maintain by Tom Meehan

by George Nash

Three basic shoring techniques for making structural repairs by W. Whitie Gray

by John Riedhart

Renewing tired masonry joints can bring an old brick building back to life by Richard T. Kreh Sr.