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Drywall Repair
Chinese Drywall: What It Is, Why It’s Bad and How to Avoid It
Drywall is just as important in modern construction as wood and cement. Every wall in virtually every home in America is made of drywall; It provides a…
How to Patch Drywall (Project Summary)
Photo: shutterstock.comSooner or later, most of us will have to mend drywall work, be it for purely cosmetic reasons - for example, to fill nail holes - or…
Drywall Repairs and Vapor Barriers
Repair of a vapor barrier. If a vapor barrier is damaged during a drywall installation or repair, it can be patched with tape, but small…
Ground Floor: To owner of new Cedar Rapids drywall repair firm, ‘everyone is your boss’
By Deborah Neyens, correspondent
About two years ago, not long after returning from eight years in the military,…
How to Mud Drywall Like a Pro
Photo: istockphoto.com"Mudding", the application of several thin layers of drywall compound to the joints and screw depressions in newly hung drywall,…
Plaster Vs Drywall: Historic House Repair, Tips & Restoration
Save the plaster! This could have been Julia Child's rallying call if she had been more of a conservationist than a cook.
"Getting beautiful plastering work…
Wet Sanding Drywall: 9 Dos and Don’ts for the DIY Project
Photo: istockphoto.comWhen it comes to interior walls, drywall has a lot going for it. It's inexpensive, relatively easy to install and repair, and can…
Drywall vs Plaster – The Difference Between Popular Wall Materials
Photo: istockphoto.comIf you are thinking of taking on a wall construction project in your home, you will likely hear about two options: drywall and…
Pro Tip: How to Repair Torn Drywall Paper
So you've finally managed to remove that trim or tile and RIP! It comes with some drywall paper (also called a disguise). What began as a fun update…
Best Drywall Anchors for Mounting TVs and Other Heavy Items
We don't know too many people who, for whatever reason, didn't have the "privilege" of installing drywall anchors. That, of course, begs the question of…