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Break out your dust masks and get ready to find spackle everywhere. It’s drywalling time.

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How to Re-Saw Wood on a Bandsaw

Re-sawing, the process of cutting a board into thinner pieces of the same length and width, opens up a world of woodworking opportunities. Re-sawing allows you to create wide panels from narrow boards, thin pliable pieces for bent laminations, thin sheets of veneer, and even turn logs into lumber. Like any woodworking skill, re-sawing takes time and practice to master.

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Tips and Techniques for Sanding Drywall

All the best tips and techniques for a smooth drywall surface.


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How to Apply Knock Down Texture

Wall texture works for ceilings, too. Knock down texture is a fast fix for problem ceilings


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Drywall Finishing Tips From the Pros

We'll walk you through professional advice for drywall finishing to achieve smoother walls and less wasted time.


5 Types of Drywall and When to Use Them

Drywall, aka plasterboard, wallboard, gypsumboard or Sheetrock (a brand name), is actually a lot more interesting than you might think....

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How to Sand Drywall With Minimal Dust

Techniques and tools for sanding drywall like a pro so it's perfectly smooth, plus tips for dust control.


How to Patch a Textured Ceiling

The first step is repairing the hole.


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How to Tape Drywall

A color-coded guide to putting up flat, smooth, perfect walls.


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Drywall Butt Joints Made Easy

Techniques to avoid having to feather out butt joints.


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20 Marking Hacks Every DIYer Should Know

See 20 astounding hacks that'll help make your marking more accurate and your days more productive.


How to Texture a Ceiling and Walls: Apply Knockdown

Spray ceiling texture to add visual interest and hide imperfections. Keep reading to learn how to texture a ceiling and...


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Wet Sanding Drywall

Choose drywall and try wet sanding to reduce the dust


Patching Drywall: 10 Tips & Techniques

Before you paint a wall you have to prepare the surface, which inevitably involves patching. It's one of the most...

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12 Easy Things Everyone Should Know How to Fix

Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you...


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20 Tips & Tricks for Making Drywall Work Easier

We've hung and patched and primed and finished our fair share of drywall. Check out this compilation of tips for...


How to Make Bullnose Corners

Add a touch of class to ordinary drywall corners


Ceiling Repair: Fix a Sagging Ceiling

Two solutions for a sagging ceiling


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How to Tape Drywall With a Banjo

Speedy, trouble-free taping is easy with this pro tool