So the kids were horsing around and now you have a hole in your wall. Don’t despair. Making the repair is a fairly easy do-it-yourself project. Read the following guide to find out how to patch a hole in the wall. INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIRING SMALL HOLES To repair small holes, you will need the following […]
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Jun
Jun
Dark paneling can make a room appear closed in and small, which is why many homeowners choose to wallpaper over paneling. This is not a difficult task, but it does require a few additional steps than wallpapering a painted surface. In this article we will discuss how to wallpaper over paneling to achieve the best […]
Popcorn ceilings are one of those things that you either really like or really dislike. If the latter is true, and you do not want to go through the extremely difficult and messy process of removing the popcorn, you will want to cover it instead. The following instructions will help guide you through the relatively […]
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Sep
Sep
A popcorn ceiling is a throwback ceiling texture from the 70’s to late 80’s when spray textures where all the rage. The smallest balls are often injected into the compound frame and shot into the ceiling, the super 70 ball disc is viewed all over the world. Often these spheres, where they are made of […]
Lets take an in depth look at how to use this gooey substance. First, there are certain tools needed to perform this task. These tools are readily available at your local building supply. The tools consist of a mud pan, a roll of paper tape, a 1-1/2″, 4″, 6″ and 12″ putty knife. A mixing […]
If you are doing major repair work on a wall, you should know how to properly tape seams and finish joints. Many walls are lightly textured because it is less work for the contractor. If you prefer a flat wall, you can get perfectly finished joint with the correct tools and a little patience. To […]
Hanging drywall really doesn’t require a lot of skill. Basically if you keep the joints tight, you’ve done a good job. The main problem with hanging drywall is that’s its cumbersome and very heavy, so having a helper or two is critical. Many people who decide to do home improvement themselves often hang their own […]