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Sound-proof drywall?

Mar 10th 2008 5:00PM When I was in high school, I had some friends that had a rock band... a very loud rock band. I liked to hang out at their practice sessions. To sound-proof their "studio" (spare bedroom) and avoid parental wrath, they did some pretty crazy things... ... (1 Comments)

Basic drywall repairs don't have to be scary

Jul 16th 2007 1:00PM It happens in every home. Some time or another someone is going to hit a wall with something that is harder than the drywall and the drywall is going to lose the battle. When that happens you have two choices. You can either hang a picture over the ... (1 Comments)

Easy Drywall Texturing Techniques

Feb 7th 2008 3:00PM Most DIY'ers will tackle a painting job; it's really pretty simple. Some find it boring, but still simple. But if you're starting with a new wall or ceiling, you'll need to texture the drywall before you get to the painting step. Are you intimidated ... (0 Comments)

How To Repair Cracked Drywall Seams

Feb 25th 2008 2:00PM No matter how well a home's drywall is initially finished, there's always the possibility of your drywall seams cracking. Houses are living, breathing things (so to speak) so they react to humidity, violent weather, and natural settling. There's ... (0 Comments)

Perpetual Remodeling Syndrome: Corner bead

Jun 19th 2008 2:00PM Installing corner bead is one of the last things you do after hanging drywall, and one of the first things you do before you begin to tape and float (also known as drywall finishing). The purpose for using corner bead is two-fold; first, it gives ... (0 Comments)

Plumbing access panel installation

Jun 23rd 2008 6:00PM When a home is built, the architect and builder should always make provisions for future maintenance. Unfortunately, altogether too often, this is one place where corners are cut. One of these details is access to plumbing components. This means ... (0 Comments)

Stud finder on the cheap

Mar 19th 2008 1:00PM Stud finders are one of the best, but most unappreciated tools in a DIYer's toolbox. The real benefit of them is that they can find studs in your wall for hanging pictures, shelves, or light sconces. This is a great step forward from the old method ... (0 Comments)

Drilling masonry: avoid disaster with the right tools

Oct 2nd 2007 3:51PM A cold thrill of fear still runs through me when I prepare to drill holes in a new part of the house. It brings back memories of my disastrous early DIY attempts in our first house, a 1920s bungalow. The project was shelving installation. I carefully ... (4 Comments)
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