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Lath and plaster ceiling huh? And it needs some TLC?So you've got a lath and plaster ceiling and you want to know what you can do with it? Perfect! Whether you love them or hate them, I'll show you what you can do with yours, based on over 30 years of on-site experience. I'll show you how to evaluate the condition of your ceilings and quickly run through the options you have to repair and keep them. Alternatively (and sadly); if needs must, I'll show you how to safely remove them and install new ceilings, either with like for like traditional materials or more commonly, with modern drywall materials.Homeowners guide includes: How to inspect and evaluate your lath and plaster ceiling. 7 ways to repair and keep your lath and plaster ceilings.5 ways to replace your lath and plaster ceiling.Step by step guide to removing your lath and plaster ceiling.Levelling up your ceiling joists.Installing drywall.Further online resources.Written in plain English (with just enough detail to get the job done) by me, Ian, Anderson a construction specialist with extensive experience of working on older properties in the UK and around the world. In this easy to follow guide, you'll find everything you need to know to either repair or maintain your lath and plaster ceilings (and walls).Let me know how you get on with yours...IanNOTE: The "Look Inside" feature shows colour images in the KINDLE version. The paperback has nice Black & White images, but don't forget you can usually have a copy of the KINDLE version for free via the Matchbook scheme if you buy the paperback...: -)

Imagine using your own two hands…To repair broken things, restore old favourites, improve your home, build new stuff from scratch or even just boring old maintenance...…But you’re afraid you don’t have the skills.Fear not, because this is a different kind of DIY book. It gently introduces and explains the principles. It guides and motivates you far beyond ‘do this, then do that’. You’ll learn how to look at the physical world through ‘practical eyes’ like the professionals do.There’s over 30 years of professional experience as a builder and teacher in this actionable guide to being good with your hands and living a more practical life. It’ll show you how to easily build your own skills and avoid all the common pitfalls.You’ll save money using your own head, hands, and heart to create something wonderful, fix something you treasure, maintain something you want to keep forever or build something just for fun.You’ll love being handy because then you can do anything!Start being handy today.