Drywall may be one of the greatest innovations in home improvement. It has revolutionized the ways walls and ceilings are finished. Before drywall, it would take days for a plasterer to install wood lathe and plaster to create a smooth wall for paint. With the advent of ... see more: How to Drywall
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Patching plaster walls is not like repairing drywall. Plaster is a much harder product than drywall. This makes it more prone to cracking. If you own an older home, you know what i am talking about. Over time, minor settlement of your home can create stress cracks in your plaster. When you ... see more: How to repair plaster
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Ice dams are an accumulation of ice at the eaves and valleys of your home. They are caused by insufficient attic insulation or poor ventilation, which allows heat to escape though your attic. This heat melts the surface layer of snow, which runs down to the eaves, where the ... see more: Ice Damming - A quick temporary fix
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Removing a wall to open up space in your home is a great way to give your home a new look. Open floor plans are more desirable in todays homes because they create better flow and interaction between people. One of the more popular remodeling projects is to remove ... see more: Load bearing walls- How to add an opening.
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Wallpapers enhance the look of a room and can give you unique pattern or texture you cannot get with just paint. But over time, you may tire of the look, seams may start coming apart, or there may be small tears that need repairing.There are two methods of removing wallpaper. If you have a large area to do, renting ... see more: How to remove wallpaper
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Large holes in drywall, usually 2 inches and larger,should be repaired with new drywall. You can try to just cover it with fiberglass tape and apply compound , but it is not advisable and will not last. A proper repair will last a lifetime, and with a little bit of skill and patience, can be done relatively easily.
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Popped nails are very common in new construction. When homes are built, the wood is normally loaded with moisture, and as the wood dries out, it will slowly shrink and cause drywall nails to pop. You may think you just nail it back in, and spackle over it, but that is not the proper ... see more: Nail pops- Repair them the right way
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