Building & Remodeling

How to do a drywall ceiling texture which resembles the pattern of tiger stripes. It's a form of knock down without the need of a air compressor and texture hopper.

Whether you are keep the noise in or keeping it out. This is a great way to sound proof any room or wall.

want to fix up a room in your house maybe finish the basement. This should help you out.

CRAP! The kids made another hole in the wall! Even if they didn't, blame them anyways they are kids. But first, lets patch up this hole which anyone can do on their own!

When you install drywall so that it butts up against wood paneling, there is a problem. You need to finish the rough edges of the drywall panels. You can't just paint over them. The uneven edges...

Newer homes often have unfinished garages. This means that the contractors neglected to finish the drywall or paint the garage. Sometimes this is an oversight. Other times the builder did not want...

Hyde drywall sanders are similar to other brands of sanders. You may use any type of sandpaper you wish, but the typical drywall grits are 100 for rough coats and 150 for finish coats. Some Hyde...

Painters often make the mistake of leaving paint drips on surfaces. These drips are unsightly and can ruin the look of the overall paint job, so you may want to remove them. The process to do so...

A lot of people are wary of their private lives, and thus they do not want neighbors to be disturbed by their home theater system or band practice noises. The solution to this is soundproofing a...

After you have hung Sheetrock, or drywall, you need to apply paper tape and mud to cover the seams and any metal brackets put up to protect corners. How you apply the tape will determine how much...

When I built my last house my sons were eight and ten respectively and just on the verge of teendom, I knew the combo of their loud music and my night shift schedule would make it hard on all...

Tin ceilings are an artifact of another era. Very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they are experiencing a bit of a comeback of late thanks to the popularity of restored homes...

Everybody has drywall mistakes in their homes. Blisters, bubbles and cracks are the most common problems. To fix these mistakes, you will need to buy some inexpensive drywall-finishing supplies....

Dremel has designed a number of attachments to be used with its tool lineup. The manufacturer's kit No. 565 includes a mounting bracket that is attached to the base of the Dremel tool. It is...

Drywall is the standard wallboard in most modern homes. It's lightweight and very strong when dry. However, in areas where the walls may be in constant contact with moisture, drywall is a poor...

A bathroom is often a welcome home addition, especially if there are several frustrated people sharing a single bathroom. Adding a bathroom to your home is often easier said than done and average...

Calculating the cost of finishing the drywall in your home is simple. You need to know how to do basic math, and if you are not good with math, a calculator is extremely helpful. Many things are...

A carport is a simple open structure design to protect a car from the elements, but it can be converted into a full fledge garage and office in a short time. The roof of a carport structure is...

Doing a job quickly and efficiently is the key to a cost-effective drywall installation. If the drywall is not correctly leveled horizontally or vertically it could lead to time-consuming issues....

If you really need more closet storage and are willing to give up some floor space to get it, a corner closet is often the best option. All it takes is framing up a wall or two, finishing it with...

Hanging drywall sheets is a simple but labor intensive task, made more so when you are hanging the sheets on a ceiling. This task is made much easier with the use of a drywall lift. A drywall lift...

Remodeling an attached garage is an effective way to add a room to your home. Decide what type of room you want to create, such as an office, recreation room, entertainment room or home gym. The...

Ceramic tiles are an attractive and durable tiling choice for any surface. The tiles come in a variety of sizes and colors and can last decades provided they're given adequate maintenance. Placing...

If you are doing a lot of work at ladder height, drywall stilts can save you time. They are surprisingly easy to use, but you will need to be cautious. It is easy to forget you are wearing them,...

If you notice peeling and blistering on the drywall around your shower, chances are the area needs to be re-primed. Drywall needs priming before it is painted, or water and humidity may eventually...

A house addition is not a one-man job and should not be attempted by a do-it-yourself beginner. Adding a room to a home requires extensive knowledge of electrical wiring, plumbing and, of course,...

Have you ever put a hole in the wall? How about your kids? Some time in your home owning life it's bound to happen. Holes happen and wouldn't you love to know how to fix it yourself so that you...

A spiral saw essentially is a small router that accepts a variety of bits for cutting drywall, wood, tile and other relatively thin construction materials. Using a spiral saw on drywall allows you...

A spiral saw is a type of router which works by running a spinning bit sideways against whatever material you're cutting. The bit comes down through a flat base with a hole in the center that...

Any drywall can provide a measure of soundproofing by adding an extra layer to help reduce noise transfer. But QuietRock, a drywall material specially engineered for soundproofing, offers the...

Homeowners use nails to hang pictures and other wall décor and to attach molding to the walls in their homes. When remodeling or redecorating a room, it is often necessary to remove nails...

Steel doors and frames are often used in commercial applications, as well as in some exterior residential openings. They offer additional strength and support compared to wooden units and are also...

One way to enhance both the value of a home and add to available living space is to finish off a basement room. The first step to turning a plain concrete basement into a warm useful room is to...

Mirrors that adhere straight to drywall with glue are a hassle to remove. Although you can remove mirrors affixed to drywall, you must do some repairs to the drywall. The amount of repairs depends...

When you need a hole in drywall with a diameter of 4 inches or less, there is no easier way to create that hole then with a hole saw. A hole saw has an arbor that has an interior socket to hold a...

Finishing drywall is a much dreaded, dust-producing project. Sandpaper, rolls of plastic sheeting, tape and drop cloths strike fear in the cleanup crew. The only way to stop dust when finishing...

A power distribution box mounted in the ceiling can provide electricity to ceiling fans, chandeliers and recessed fixtures. Some electrical upgrade jobs around the home should only be done by...

Dark wood paneling was a popular wall covering in the 1970s. Unfortunately, it can make rooms feel dark, dated and closed in. Paneling is usually made of thin wood panels with dark grooves running...

Installing wallboard, or drywall, can be physically demanding and is labor intensive. The typical job often requires two people to properly hang the drywall and secure it to metal or wood studs....

Proper airflow to and from a bathroom is crucial to the unending fight against mold and mildew formation. Steam in a bathroom raises the humidity, a condition in which mold and mildew flourish. An...

Texturing your walls and ceilings is a way to make them more interesting. The effects of texturing may not just be interesting, but they may also be aesthetically pleasing and a way to add that...

For a ceiling that is cracked and possibly stained, a good method is to re-cover the entire ceiling with a new layer of drywall. By re-covering the entire surface of the ceiling it allows you to...

Drywall is a relatively easy material to install on a frame to give a room a uniform look. The areas where the drywall panels come together, known as the joints, have to be finished before the...

Finishing out a basement can provide additional living space at a very affordable price. While certain aspects of finishing a basement are very straight forward, hanging drywall requires some...

Installing a window AC through the wall is an effective technique for adding a cooling element to a room in a very cost-effective manner. The installation process is similar to placing an air...

When you are hanging drywall, it is vitally important to do it right the first time. Hanging drywall improperly is a waste of time and effort, not to mention the frustration it causes. There could...

If you want a smooth final drywall hardcoat for paint or wallpaper, you'll have to appreciate how the professionals work to achieve the desired result. You need to be able to create the right...

There are a number of ways to refinish your walls. You can hang wallpaper, roll on a single color of paint or you can use special painting techniques to give your walls a unique look. The quality...

A textured drywall can improve the look of a home's ceilings and walls. It also helps to keep out the noise coming from outside the home because of its soundproofing properties. Drywall wall...

As your family grows and you accumulate more things, there may come a time when you need more living space. Enclosing a garage can be a great idea as it is already an extension of your home. As...