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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
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 …
Inside corner cracks in your drywall are surprisingly easy to fix. All you need are some basic …
If you need to hang something in your home. It’s always best to drill into wood studs. However, if a …
Find out what types of cracks can indicate structural damage in a home. Learn why gaps in molding …
Wall or ceiling cracks can easily be repaired with some drywall tape, and spackle or mud. Once …
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An old drop ceiling can make your home look drab and outdated.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, …
