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Drywall Installation Techniques
Drywall panels cover most walls and ceilings built over the last 40 years. Drywall can also be called sheetrock, wallboard and gypsum board. These panels are made of a layer of gypsum sandwiched between heavy paper facings. A waterproof type, sometimes called “green board” because…
Paint a Popcorn Ceiling
Texture-sprayed ceilings with the appearance of “popcorn” or “cottage cheese” are very difficult to keep clean; cobwebs and dust around vents can be removed by holding the wand of a vacuum about an inch from the surface of the ceiling; however, more forceful…
Repair Small Hole
Q: We have a small hole in our wall. Can we repair it ourselves? A: You could buy a book in a home improvement store or even online which can show you how to patch drywall, and…
Paint Over Paneling
Q: We are buying a 32-year-old home. The family room has wood paneling in it, we hate it, and would like to remove it. What type of paint do you recommend and is there any preparation we need to do before we paint.…
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Wainscoting
Removing Wallpaper
Insulating a Crawl Space
Repair Small Hole
Nicotine Stains on Walls and Ceilings
Paint Over Paneling
