Whether it’s smooth and scored to look like stone, textured or pebble dashed, stucco is a decorative finish that adds an element of fashion to many old houses. As such, it should be maintaine… ...

DEAR TIM: I purchased an older stucco home that’s never been painted. It’s got some cracks in the stucco. Most range in width from 1/4 to 3/8-inch wide. The cracks are not getting any bigger ...

The good news is there’s a good chance you can make a repair that will match the existing stucco, but it’s going to take some work and experimentation on your part.

Stucco exteriors are a staple in many parts of the U.S., but they can become damaged from excessive moisture. Can you apply new stucco over the damaged parts?