Tag Archive: Remodel

“Can I Paint Wood Paneling?” Yes You Can!

We found plywood scraps behind the wood paneling - ick!

Does your house have cheap wood paneling?  You know, the stuff that has grooves in it and pushes in when you lean against it? Do you like it?  If not, I know what you’ve been thinking! Can we fill in the grooves with joint compound, then sand, prime and paint? Can we just paint the …

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Green Home Remodeling Project

We were transferred to Western Massachusetts in late 2008 and bought a distressed 1959 ranch-style house in Longmeadow that needed a lot of TLC. It was built by Chapdelaine Builders whose signature was to build each ranch with at least one steel eye-beam supporting the foundation – we have two.   In addition to updating the …

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