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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)

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)

PRS: Bathroom makeover, part 2

Jul 11th 2008 12:00PM The proper way to prepare a wall for wallpaper (paper, vinyl, bamboo weave, etc.) is to first apply a coat of wallpaper sizing. This serves two purposes. First, it seals the drywall so that the paper will adhere properly. The second purpose is to ... (0 Comments)

Perpetual Remodeling Syndrome: Laying Ceramic Tile Floors Pt. 2

Feb 14th 2008 3:00PM Tools for the Project Wet saw Scraper Notched trowel Tile spacers Electric drill Ribbon mixer Utility knife Claw hammer Small pry bar Knee pads (Trust me!) Chalk line Tape Measure Rubber mallet Grout float and sponge ... (0 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)

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)

Fake blood hack

Sep 25th 2007 6:00PM This Halloween trick is sure to terrify your friends and have you go down in history with the best prank of the year. Elaborate makeup with fake wounds and oozing blood are staples of gruesome Halloween costumes, but what about blood that ... (0 Comments)
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