Winter - Away - Turn Off Heat - Drain Pipes

[Biggd]

Wood expands and contracts with temperature. The bigger the temperature swing the more it will contract or expand. If you have drywall or plaster walls it can crack when unheated in the winter.
Somone mentioned $200 to repair cracks and paint, I doubt you could get someone at that price today! JMO.

[Descant]

Originally Posted by Biggd

Wood expands and contracts with temperature. The bigger the temperature swing the more it will contract or expand. If you have drywall or plaster walls it can crack when unheated in the winter.
Somone mentioned $200 to repair cracks and paint, I doubt you could get someone at that price today! JMO.

My guy hasn't changed his rates in 15 years. Yes, paint is more expensive now.

[Biggd]

Originally Posted by Descant

My guy hasn't changed his rates in 15 years. Yes, paint is more expensive now.

I hope you tip him well.
In Ma you have to pay a painter $200 just to show up! Most painters down here get a minimum of $300 a day plus materials and that's with just minor patch repairs.

[LikeLakes]

Originally Posted by Descant

My guy hasn't changed his rates in 15 years. Yes, paint is more expensive now.

He should. Please encourage him to raise his rates, no reason for a contractor or handyman to be working for the same rate given how every one of his expenses has gone up.