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65Mechanical Finishing Drywall Tool
Mechanical tools can speed the taping and finishing process. Most tool sets contain a basic applicator with interchangeable heads to complete different phases of the taping process. The basic taping tool applies the tape and a thin layer of joint...
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74Dumb Things People Say, Do and Expect From Their Contractor/Installer
What to expect when hiring a contractor. Contractors are NOT masters of every trade.Contractors have specialties.
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60Drywall Fundamentals - Dealing With Moisture
Anyone who has ever experienced a leaky roof or pipe know that the repair to the source of the leak is often followed up with a repair to damaged wall or ceiling. Even minor leaks can, over time, cause paint to peel and the outer layer of paper on...
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70Asbestos in Drywall - Is There Asbestos in Your Homes Drywall?
With much concern surrounding asbestos these days, it is no wonder people are beginning to wonder if they have asbestos in drywall segments of their home. While asbestos is no longer allowed to be used in the production of modern drywall, concern is...
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73How to Patch Drywall That Has Texture
Patching textured sheetrock or drywall is a little more challenging than doing smooth walls; but commercially available spray texture products permit a good repair. This hub focuses on repairs of drywall with either orange peel or spatter type texture, but includes a short discussion of similarly textured ceilings and also “popcorn” textured ceilings. Approaches to various size holes and patching next to ceilings and corners are discussed as well as some time-saving techniques.
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74how to remodel your panel walls to drywall
To drywall a house, this is truly not an easy or fun task but I do believe that anyone can learn how and do it themselves just as I have learned and drywalled my mother's entire house for her with little help. My very tall brother helped me screw in...
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68Everyday Life: The Sky is Falling! The Rain is Falling Inside!
The distress call came from my astutely observant wife: "Come quick, dear! There's water coming out of the light fixture!" Another normal homeowner day, just "slightly" different!
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56What Causes Cracks in Homes
My customers often ask, “What causes the cracks (distresses) in my home?” Although distresses are occasionally related to improper framing, the vast majority of the distresses that we see and deal with have been caused by differential movements...
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76How To Patch A Large Hole In Drywall
Here's your mission if you chose to accept it: patch a large hole in drywall. Don't worry, it's not impossible, it's fairly straight forward.
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49How To Repair Drywalls
If you own a house, you already know something about house works. For example, sometimes you just have to clean your house/apartment, sometimes you might have to fix some holes in your drywall. Furthermore, the most common thing is to repair all...
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