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Sagging in a ceiling may be caused by undersized drywall. You either have to replace 1/2-in. drywall with 5/8-in. or add furring strips and a…
A textured ceiling that's deteriorated or suffered water damage can be restored to new condition by scraping, priming, and then spraying new…
When water leaks onto a drywall ceiling, ugly coffee-colored stains usually appear. Sometimes the ceiling texture will become saturated and…
Repairing a damaged textured ceiling starts with replacing the damaged drywall underneath the texture. Here's the right way to prep the area for…
A knockdown texture on walls or ceilings is a fast, easy way to hide flaws or repairs. For a beginner, it's more forgiving than other…
Use this simple technique to add character to walls and ceilings, and to help blend the old with the new while remodeling. Textures give smooth,…
Recurring cracks in a ceiling with full-span trusses may be caused by various types of moisture problems— sometimes in foundations, but…
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Setting-type joint compound, lightweight joint compound, all-purpose compound and others all have their unique uses. Learn the difference…
The only way to fix a recurring drywall crack around a door or window is to bridge the crack with a fresh sheet of drywall. The fix takes a few…
Eventually even the best-built houses develop a few cracks due to settling, usually around doors and windows. Learn how to fix them the right…
Whether you're finishing a basement, repairing a damaged wall, or hanging drywall in a new house, these taping tips will help you make…
Learn to identify the most common causes of floor sagging—and what to do about it. Learn the best tools and methods for lifting and…
Learn the drywall taping tips and techniques that pros use to speed up their work. Avoid irritating problems like lumpy mud, nail pops and tape…
This article walks you through the “Do's and Don'ts” of drywall installation. It will help you avoid seven common mistakes people…
Sometimes the key to making a fix is just knowing theright product to use. We asked our team of professional carpenters, plumbers, painters,…
Ice dams are a fact of life in snowy areas of the country, but they can be reduced and even eliminated with proper insulation and venting.…
Add drama and beauty with this easy-to-build soffit system and well-placed lighting. This is the ultimate improvement for ordinary ceilings.
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