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Get ideas to create the canvas for your home with tips for remodeling or repairing walls & ceilings, plus solutions to make nail pops and cracks disappear
Inside corner cracks in your drywall are surprisingly easy to fix. All you need are some basic supplies and a little patience. Here’s what you’ll need to make your repair: TOOLS & MATERIALS Utility Knife Mud Pan Drywall Joint Knife Drywall Compound Drywall Paper Tape Sanding Block Paint Paint Brush or Roller When taking on …
If you need to hang something in your home. It’s always best to drill into wood studs. However, if a wood stud is not available, you can drill directly into your drywall. Drywall provides a solid versatile surface for you to drive a screw. With help from the right drywall anchors, it can hold a …
Find out what types of cracks can indicate structural damage in a home. Learn why gaps in molding are usually signs of shrinkage in the house. Get tips on how to find an ASHI-certified home inspector to assess your house for structural damage and other problems.
There is a seam in our upstairs ceiling where the drywall tape is peeling up. I know I can repair this, but I am worried about the cause. It’s just in one little section, maybe two feet long, right above this ceiling is the attic. Should I be looking into attic humidity levels? Is there …
If you’re tired of flakes falling on your face, food, and clothes, or just grossed out by the dust and dirt it collects, it’s probably time to get rid of your home’s popcorn ceilings. The bad news is that you’re a bit behind the times, since the popcorn ceiling craze ended a couple decades ago. …
Reclaimed wood paneling is a great way to give any room in your house a rustic look and feel. It’s also an excellent way to …
An old drop ceiling can make your home look drab and outdated. Believe it or not, updating a drop ceiling is a quick, easy job …
What is the best way to go about smoothing a painted popcorn ceiling? Scraping it is much too hard, so I guess a skim coat is …
If you’re tired of flakes falling on your face, food, and clothes, or just grossed out by the dust and dirt it …
Most homeowners at some point or another will find themselves needing or wanting to get rid of an old or undesired wall …
If you’re interested in learning how to frame, this simple partition wall is a great place to start. Consisting of a single top …
Reclaimed wood paneling is a great way to give any room in your house a rustic look and feel. It’s also an excellent way to …
Gone are the days when grout was merely a functional item used to keep tiles in place. Today’s grout has evolved to become a …
If you’re among the many homeowners in the US who have begun converting your basement to a living space (or are …
Learn five easy ways for installing trim and molding in a room, including crown molding, decorative molding and chair rail …
Repairing large holes in your drywall may seem like an intimidating task, but with some basic tools and materials, you can fix …
If you’ve ever moved into a new home or apartment, you know that one of the quickest ways to make that new space feel like …
Nothing breathes new life into your bathroom like freshly tiled shower walls. If you’re thinking about retiling or tiling …
A few weeks ago I had a leak in my roof which I had repaired. The problem started before the roof was fixed and I had …
Crown molding adds an elegant finish to any room. If you like crown molding in your home, you don’t need to hire a pro to do it. …
Whether you’re renovating your home or building a new one, hanging your own drywall can save you money and give you the …
Inside corner cracks in your drywall are surprisingly easy to fix. All you need are some basic supplies and a little patience. …
Small holes in your drywall can be an eyesore. Fixing them is easier than you think. You can do it yourself in just three easy …
How to Repair Drywall Dings and Dents Dings or dents in your drywall? You don’t need to live with them, and you don’t need to be …
Medium-sized hole in your drywall? Don’t panic. With the right tools, supplies, and a little time, you can fix them on your own. …
The outside corners of your drywall can take a beating. If yours need to be repaired, you can easily fix them on your own. All …
https://www.moneypit.com/wp-content/uploads/diyz-videos/InApp_HowToRepairCrackedPlaster_FINAL_2.mp4 Many older homes have …
Over time, and for a variety of reasons, your home’s plaster walls and ceilings may begin to sag. Fixing loose plaster is …
If you need to hang something in your home. It’s always best to drill into wood studs. However, if a wood stud is not available, …
