Swasey Wayne Plaster & Drywall

Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

What to Look for When Hiring a Painting Contractor

To help you do this, there are four things that you should specifically look for when hiring a painting contractor in your area. | D&D Painting

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

Does the colour of plasters matter?

A man receives an overwhelming response after sharing an image of a plaster that matched his skin tone.

Microglass: A Cure for Plaster Problems?

A new product claims to solve issues that have bedeviled concrete pools for decades.

Fresh cranberries can be good for your heart health. What about dried cranberries?

News about the heart-healthy benefits of cranberries has prompted questions about dried cranberries. Do they also provide the same perks? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams shares what researchers told her.

How to Repair Plaster

Make damage to lath and plaster walls disappear for good using the right techniques and materials

How to Tell If a Wall Is Drywall or Plaster

It's good to know before hanging pictures or wallpaper.

How to Fix Holes in Your Plaster

Follow these step-by-step instructions to solve all your plaster issues.

Minimize Plaster Repair With These 5 Tips for Perfect Plaster Walls

What is Fresco Art? Exploring the Ancient Technique of Painting on Plaster

A fresco painting is a work of wall or ceiling art created by applying pigment onto a thin layer of plaster. Its title translates to "fresh" in Italian, as a true fresco's intonaco is wet when the paint is applied.

Lath and Plaster Walls and Their Pros and Cons

Lath and plaster construction is definitely an old school technique, but when compared to drywall, it has a few surprising benefits. Find them all here.

How to Fix Holes or Cracks in Plaster

Follow these step-by-step instructions to solve these plaster issues.

What Is Freeze Drying And Freeze Dried Food Packaging?

Freeze drying is becoming increasingly popular as consumers turn to non-perishable and sustainable foods. But what is freeze-drying? And what are a couple of common freeze-dried food packaging supplies?

From the Forum: Should a Homeowner Repair or Replace a Plaster Ceiling?

A homeowner discovered that hiding behind a dropped ceiling is crumbling plaster in need of attention.

Dry and Mighty: How to design a dry garden

If gravel accented with a few lonely cacti and a cow skull is all that comes to mind when you think of a dry garden, it’s time to update this dusty Old West vision. Drought across the western U.S. and widespread interest in gardening more sustainably, with less water, are inspiring a renewed appreciation of dry gardens. These are, quite simply, gardens that thrive on rainfall alone or an occasional deep watering but can do without regular irrigation. Dry gardens can be surprisingly…

How to make Dry Manchurian

Dry Muanchurian Recipe is made with tiny vegetable balls mixed with vegetables and hot garlic sauce. It is a very famous Indochinese Dish served in India.

What About the Uses of Plaster Trap and Denture Cups??

The Plaster Trap are the installations that take place in hospitals, prosthetics, and orthodontics department. This is being used as a substitute for clay as well as plaster. It is considered that …