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If you're tired of the old popcorn texture on a ceiling, you can remove it and smooth out the ceiling. It's a messy job - but one that can make a vast improvement in the look of a room. Follow...
When the Chinese drywall problem was first discovered, experts thought that those affected only resided in Florida. However, this is not the case. Chinese drywall has now been found nationwide...
Do-It-Yourself projects can be rewarding, challenging and money saving ventures. Read on to find out how to estimate your project costs before getting started.
Loud music, bathroom noises and laundry room humming can all be silenced–—or at least muffled to tolerable levels–—using the techniques and materials below. Keep in mind that soundproofing is more...
Applying smooth coat, or skim coating, is the final step in your preparation before priming and painting your walls and ceiling. It requires a careful eye, but with a little practice you can give...
Setting up an in-house recording studio allows you to customize the setting to your own preferences. Quieting and soundproofing a room are the primary steps in converting that basement or unused...
Restoring old plaster ceilings and walls is an art form that has been almost lost over the years. Tearing out the plaster and hanging drywall gives you a smooth, almost perfect finish. Plaster is...
What to do with ugly tile back splash? If you tear it out it will make a huge mess, and then what do you replace it with? I have come up with a way to cover right over it with my artistic...
Putting up a new drywall ceiling is similar to hanging walls - just more strenuous and awkward. But even strain and awkwardness can be eased with the right rental equipment.
Old dated wooden or composite wall paneling can be a home decorating challenge: Should you go through all the work to pull it off and sand, spackle, prime and paint the walls underneath? Should...
This accident has saved me time and money and its a fast way to clean your toilet and tub rings that either turn to rust or is just to hard to scrub off. After numerous cleaning supplies on these...
I do not have a lot of space in my laundry room. A standard laundry hamper just did not fit in my laundry room. I had to get creative. I wanted a system so I could sort my clothes into 3...
Repairing a hole in drywall is not that difficult to do. With the proper tools and material patching a drywall hole can be completed in one day from start to finish. See below for these simple steps.
Speaker wire is easier to run inside of walls than electrical wire however you will still need to cut out drywall to get the speaker wire in the walls. here are some tips
One of my drywall pieces had a 2 foot by 6 foot hole. I can tell you first hand instructions for a DIY sheetrock repair.
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...
Painting over wallpaper is much easier and a lot less messy than trying to strip it all off which oftentimes tears up your walls and always creates a big mess. I personally do not recommend...
Finishing manufactured home walls is not as hard as most people make it out to be & it is not impossible. Here are 8 easy steps to finishing manufactured home walls. It will take a little more...
Whether you're cutting a long straight piece of drywall, or taking out a piece to make room for a fixture such as an electrical outlet, make sure your measurements are correct and your hand is steady.
If you shop at The Home Depot and have made comments, good or bad to no response. Here is how to be heard. Now you can reward that helpful clerk, or complain that the drywall was damaged and they...
Who hasn't had a hole in their wall? Whether from a door swinging too hard or a slip and a fall, holes in the drywall are simply a fact of living. This article will address how to perform a...
How to repair falling or water damaged popcorn ceilings on your own. This operation requires a few tools that you may want to rent instead of buy if you do not have. Scrape prime and paint whole...
Scared to fix that hole in your drywall. Here are a few easy to follow steps.
Bookcases and their contents can make an attractive addition to almost any room. The best are those that look as if they are a natural part of the room: a recessed, wall-mounted bookcase that...
Creating on regular canvas did not speak to my soul the way that thick texture expression does. I had to change to a wood pallet to accommodate the texture. The free form expression is so mush...
Keep your mirrors, paintings, photographs and prints from crashing to the ground by choosing the right picture hangers or wall fasteners. The type of wall surface and the weight of the objects you...
Texturing a ceiling by hand is tiring work, but yields dramatic results. Your ceilings can make as bold a statement as your walls or furnishings. Here are a few steps to enhance any room and...
This is a planter that is easy to make and will look great in your yard or on your patio.
Removing wallpaper can be an excruciating experience. It can make you say, "I WILL NEVER, NEVER, NEVER put up wallpaper EVER again! Here are the tips, tricks, and steps to make the task...
If you have cracks in your drywall you definitely need to read this article. If you do not, you will not know how easy of a job it is to do yourself and you will probably end up spending your...
Plaster repairs can seem daunting, especially when you've attempted to patch a crack and it reappears within a year. Here's how to make repairs that last.
If you have damaged walls, but hate sanding, consider a Mediterranean texture. This also works well over wallpaper, saving you the horrid job of wallpaper removal. Textured walls add depth and...
Unfortunately nail pops can occur anywhere typically around the interior walls and the ceiling perimeter. Depending on the size of the nail pop it can be classified as either dimples or bubbles...
Being married to a Mr-Fix-It comes in handy often. There are tons of different things that I have seen my husband repair around the house. One of the latest things that he had to repair was a...
If you are planning to buy some tools or materials soon here are some tips to get a better deal. I worked at Home depot for a while in the contractor dept and learned a few things about good deals.
Water damage is the nightmare of every homeowner, whether it's a burst pipe, a hard rain, or simply forgetting to turn off a faucet, water can do a large amount of damage in a short amount of...
When you have renovation on your mind, remember to ask for help. Sometimes the best help is free. Free help often comes in the form of family members. From young to old, everyone has a song to...
Mold in a wall can be a very serious problem. Often a person is unable to sell a home because of mold in that home. Mold also can cause serious health problems for anyone who lives in that home...
I love to create huge art! What better way to stretch your creative boundaries than with a king size headboard made out of a big hollow core door. Or decorate a door in your home.
Hanging the drywall on the walls will seem like a breeze once you've done the ceilings. Follow these directions to get it right.
lets install green board for your tub or shower surround.Green board is a moisture barrier. Ironically many years ago when i was at my friendly hardware ordering my green board it looked like rain...
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...
Finishing drywall is a technique used to prepare your drywall for paint or texture. It is not real difficult but does take a certain amount of skill and lots of practice.
How to replace window with sliding glass door.
You have mold. Although not all molds are toxic to human beings, none of them should be ignored. If the mold in your home turns out to be a dangerous variety, you will need a mold remediation team...
Simple procedure for wiring up an additionaloutlet in your house.
Chinese drywall is a potential health risk and is in houses throughout the country, in particular in the South Florida area. The possible health threats associated with Chinese drywall include...
Drywall is a common building material made of a layer of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper. The layouts vary according to the condition of the wall, size of the room, ...
Are you seeing cracks or scratches on your drywall? Or maybe you need to fill in a nail hole. Little maintenance repairs will always come up in a home. It is best to do them immediately before it...
I am going to tell you three ways to help you sound proof the interior walls of your home. If you have basic building skills this job should be moderately easy.
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