Q. We have a finished basement with stucco walls. We don't like the appearance or how dirty they get. Is there a somewhat simple way to replace them? If not, can you recommend a way to clean them?

I’m about to renovate my apartment – 2 of the rooms have a stucco coating on all of the walls and ceiling which I want to get to a smooth surface. I’ve heard various solutions to this from sanding to ...

Efflorescence is the white powdery substance you might notice on basement walls, concrete surfaces, or masonry materials. It forms when water moves through a porous material like concrete or brick, ...