Paint Ripped Above Baseboard: How to Fix Baseboard Removal Paint Damage in Chicago
You removed the baseboard to refinish it, replace it, or access something behind it—and a strip of paint came off with it. Paint damage…
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Gap Between Baseboard and Wall: How to Fix Baseboard Wall Separation in Chicago
A visible gap between your baseboard and the wall. The gap may run along the entire baseboard or appear in specific spots. Baseboard-wall gaps…
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Gap Between Wall and Ceiling: Causes and Repair for Ceiling Wall Separation in Chicago
A visible gap where the wall meets the ceiling. The gap may be narrow (1/8 inch) or wide (1/2 inch or more), and it…
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Inside Corner Drywall Crack: How to Fix Cracks
A crack running down the inside corner where two walls meet. Inside corner cracks are common in Chicago homes and are caused by building…
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Rust Showing Through Drywall Corner: How to Fix Rusty Corner Bead Stains in Chicago
Brown-orange stains running down your wall corner. The metal corner bead behind the drywall has rusted, and the rust is bleeding through the paint.…
Read guide Damaged Drywall Corner Bead: How to Fix Dented and Cracked Outside Corners in Chicago
The outside corner of your wall is dented, cracked, or bent. The metal or vinyl corner bead that protects the corner has been damaged…
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Screw Pops in Drywall: How to Fix Drywall Screw Pops and Bumps in Chicago
Small bumps on your wall or ceiling with a tiny crack around a screw head. Screw pops look similar to nail pops but involve…
Read guide Nail Pops in Drywall Ceiling: How to Fix Those Bumps and Cracks in Chicago Homes
Small bumps on your ceiling, each with a tiny crack radiating from the center. They look like someone pushed a nail up from below,…
Read guide Dark Lines on Wall Studs (Ghosting): Causes and Repair for Thermal Bridging Stains in Chicago
You notice dark vertical lines running down your walls, spaced about 16 inches apart. They look like the wall is dirty, but cleaning doesn’t…
Read guide Wall Stain Near AC Vent: How to Fix AC Condensation and Moisture Damage in Chicago
A dark stain on the wall near your air conditioning vent. The stain appeared during the summer when the AC was running, and it…
Read guide Drywall Damage Under Window: How to Fix Window Condensation and Leak Damage in Chicago
The drywall under your window is discolored, soft, or peeling. Window condensation and leaks are common causes of drywall damage in Chicago homes, especially…
Read guide Drywall Damage Near Sump Pump: How to Fix Basement Wall Moisture in Chicago
The drywall near your sump pump is soft, discolored, or crumbling. Sump pump areas are one of the most moisture-prone locations in a Chicago…
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