Do-it-yourself projects, home repairs, and fixing guides for the handy homeowner.
Check that the drywall is attached to the wall studs correctly., Minimize "butt" joints., Schedule an inspection, if...
Brush the area around the seam between the 2 sections of sheetrock., Mud the joint., Prepare the sheetrock tape for...
Sand your drywall., Prime your drywall., Mix your drywall compound.
Cover the nail or screw holes in the drywall., Sand and apply a third thin coat., Begin taping the tapered (or beveled)...
Paint the ceiling a dark color., Attach a picture rail or wooden wall edging., Use patterns on the ceiling itself., Add...
Paint the ceiling with white paint., Consider lighter colors rather than plain white., Use vertical patterns to good...
Prepare a container of spackle., Remove the debris around the hole., Dust the area around the hole with a toothbrush or...
Assess the weight of the suspended item., Purchase a hook screw for your ceiling., Locate the nearest ceiling joist...
Ensure that your ceiling tiles can support the weight of the insulation., Install new hanger wires along each beam of...
Seal all ceiling openings., Install baffles on vents., Continue installing baffles until baffles are attached to all...
Call an electrician to outfit your ceiling with the proper light fittings to secure and hang a light from the ceiling...
Check your ceiling for asbestos., Prepare the area where the ceiling will be sanded., Protect yourself with eye...
Cover the floor with a protective material if desired., Position a chair or stepladder underneath the tile., Lift the...
Clear out the room entirely., Completely cover the floor with plastic covering or a drop cloth., Put a fan in the room...
Determine if your texture contains asbestos- you can get a test kit for that., Take your furniture out of the house if...
Pretend that you are hovering a couple of feet above the ceiling., Imagine that the ceiling below you is transparent...
Choose a stomp brush., Mix your drywall texture together., Dip your paint roller into the compound and get it fully...
Remove all furniture from beneath the ceiling., Mix the stucco in a large bucket., Test the consistency of the wet...
Assess whether you have a ball-in-socket style ceiling fan, also known as a down-rod mounted ceiling fan., Always turn...
Unless you got a drywall lift, were going to built a T-brace from 2x4's., Install the drywall lengthwise on the joist...
Protect your walls and furniture., Repair any cracks or inconsistencies in the ceiling., Paint a priming layer on your...
Look for identifiable signs of moisture., Lay down drop cloths or tarps under the leak., Put a bucket under the leak...
Cut pieces of mesh tape in advance to cover cracks in plaster., Cover the cracks with your pre-trimmed mesh tape...
Understand that drywall typically comes in 4'x8' sheets., Know that thicknesses range from 1/4" - 5/8," with 1/2" being...
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