Wall Repairs

How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with a Golf Tee

By ctmem

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Have you ever had a hinge loose or a cabinet door swing wrong? Chances are the problem is a stripped screw hole. There are many ways to fix them, most of them involve many tools and a few hours. This method is both cheap, easy, and fast... more »

How to hang greenboard in your bathroom or kitchen

By Bruce McDaniel

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Hanging drywall and greenboard are the same process except that I normally use fiber mesh tape in bathrooms and kitchens, instead of paper tape to finish it. The fiber tape holds up much better to moisture. Fiber tape with metal strips in it to ... more »

How to Patch a Leaky Basement Wall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Leaks can occur in basement walls at any time and in any season. They are commonly located in poor masonry work and between the concrete slab foundation and joining walls. Water leaks can cause substantial damage to the structure if left unrepaired... more »

How to Patch Wall Paneling

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If your wall paneling has a hole or gouge, don't despair; a repair is not as difficult as you think. In most cases, a simple patch can make the paneling look new... more »

How to Remove Sidewalk Chalk From Stucco Walls

By Julia Fuller

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How can you remove sidewalk chalk from stucco walls? You may think this is a strange question when sidewalk chalk is made to be used outdoors on the sidewalk. Usually that is true, but if you have a busy household and a toddler things like this ... more »

How to Repair Dents in Drywall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Repairing dents in drywall from moving furniture, kids trying out new gymnastic moves in the living room or doorknob dings is an easy home repair job. With the right tools, a few supplies and some easy basic steps you can fix the damage in just a ... more »

How to Repair Tile Grout

By jmessina10

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Over time tile grout will become cracked, stained, and worn. This will make your titles appear old and worn. Repairing tile grout is easy and inexpensive. Below I have outlined a step-by-step process that will show you how to repair tile grout ... more »

How to get your deposit back as a renter

By grouch

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Ok so it is not your pride and joy but someone has got to take care of it. Although the majority of major repairs are made by the management companies of a rental property the last and the biggest is left to you. You have lived there just a ... more »

How to Repair a Dent in Aluminum Siding

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Dents happen. Fortunately, they can be fixed without too much hassle, and the repaired area will look nearly as pristine as it did before the kids hit it with that baseball... more »

How to Repair a Nail Pop (Video)

By THPTV

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In this video, you'll learn how to fix a nail pop in your drywall... more »

How to Restore an Old Stone Wall

By Becca

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Learn how to repair and restore various types of old stone walls... more »

How to Apply Drywall Joint Tape

By Murray Anderson

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Most do-it-yourself enthusiasts are fairly confident in their ability to install drywall sheets. Where they start to have misgivings is when it comes to taping and finishing the seams and edges. Applying joint tape and finishing your drywall ... more »

How to Check for Termites

By johnd2141

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When you're in the market to purchase a home, it's easy to allow yourself to focus on the emotional and aesthetic aspects of selecting a property. While it is, of course, very important to choose a house that appeals to you aesthetically and can ... more »

How to Drywall Repair a Hole From Door Handle

By MacDonald

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So your teenager keeps crashing through the door, banging it against the wall behind, making a dent or a hole. There are both ways to prevent this (without making your teenager leave home) and easy ways to repair the drywall damage... more »

How to Improve the Look of Red Bricks on an Old House

By rkayne

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Several options are there to make your old, oxidized, brick look great, here are a few!.. more »

How to Patch a Hole in Drywall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Oops, you knocked a hole in the wall. Don't worry, it's not hard to fix. Small holes (such as nail holes) can be filled with white toothpaste or spackling paste. For something a bit larger, read on... more »

How to Permanently Repair Cracked Plaster Walls

By ToolGuy

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Making permanent repairs to cracks in plaster does not require any special skills. The tools required are minimal and, while a little practice is helpful, any novice do-it-yourselfer can achieve professional results with a little patience and ... more »

How to Remove Crayon Marks From Walls and Windows

By *Janet Ford

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No need to despair when your child gets crayon marks on your walls or on your windows. It's actually quite easy to wash off if you know what product to use... more »

How to Repair Loose Tape on Drywall

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Loose tape on drywall is just plain ugly and it will drive you crazy until it's fixed. Luckily, it's not a hard repair job for the do-it-yourself handyman. With the right tools and supplies you can repair loose drywall tape to look as good as ... more »

How to Clean Your Walls and Keep Your Paint Intact

By MidniteWriter

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Thought you had to re-paint your latex walls to get rid of the dirt? These easy steps will prove otherwise... more »

How to Repair Bathroom Tile

By grouch

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Repairing your home in a timely manor is mandatory if you want to avoid costly repairs. Bathrooms are no exception. If the grout is falling out or you have a whole tile that is cracked water damage the wall behind. Start a home improvement ... more »

How to Apply Joint Tape

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Taping and "mudding" Sheetrock (drywall) is a process that requires practice - and if you're doing a whole room or a whole house you'll get plenty of that. The first coat is the tape coat - here's what to do... more »

How to Build A Quick, Cheap and Durable Retaining Walls

By Wardpossy

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How To Build A Quick, Cheap and Durable Retaining Wall. And whats awesome is it is so cheap and easy to build.. anyone could truly do it... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By binder

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This is a few of things I've done to clean pesky messes on the ceiling before. I hope it helps... more »

How to Clean Smoke Damage from Walls and Fixtures After a Small Fire

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Smoke can make a mess of walls, drapes and fixtures. Although the task looks daunting, there are ways to make cleaning soot and odors efficient--and nearly painless... more »

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