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Build or Build Not, There is No Try
There are always challenges to overcome in home building. Ian Schwandt reflects on how he adapted with changing timelines and cost challenges to successfully self-build an affordable high-performance home.
Taping Outside Corner Beads on Drywall
Myron explains why taping outside corners using a reinforced paper corner bead in joint compound is better than the nail-on method.
Angle Your Drywall Knife for Best Results
While taping a butt joint intersecting with a window sill, Myron shows how different knife angles produce the right outcomes depending on what you are trying to achieve.
How to Use Drywall Stilts
Avoid dealing with ladders by learning how to climb into a pair of stilts to work on ceilings.
Flattening a Wall
Avoid removing drywall and shimming studs to remedy a recess in a wall by filling the low spot with setting compound.
Taping Drywall Ceilings
Myron Ferguson walks us through the proper sequence for taping seams on ceilings and includes helpful tips to achieve professional results.
4 Options for Drywall Joint-Compound
Myron introduces the most common types of drywall mud, and he explains where he uses them and why, depending on the needs of the specific job.
Three Tape Options for Drywall
Drywall expert Myron Ferguson introduces us to mesh, paper, and fiberglass mat tapes and explains where and why he uses each one.
No-Trim Drywall Returns for Windows
Instead of wood returns and casing, drywall is a great no-trim option for a clean look that's more affordable.
Cutting Out Drywall for Doorways
In this video, Myron Ferguson introduces a drywall saw as an alternative to using a router when cutting out doorways.

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