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Stud finder on a chain
I have a store-bought, brand-name stud finder, but it is pretty much worthless finding studs in anything but new-work drywall. I’d heard about using a magnet, I tried it, and…
A Stud Finder That Marks Location Without Leaving a Mark
The next time you need to install trim on a finished wall, consider using rare-earth magnets to show where the studs are. Simply move these powerful little magnets over the…
Insulation T-lift
I hate installing fiberglass insulation, especially overhead. Faced with this task, I reach for the forklike tool shown in the drawings below. Made of 2x2s screwed and glued at their intersection…
Setting Corner Stones in a Dry-Look Wall
Tight walls require the right stones and a judicious use of mortar.
Embedding Drywall Corners
To get inside corners right, the tape must be tight.
Taping and Mudding Inside Corners
For drywall novices, there's nothing more challenging—or messy—than finishing inside corners
Build Like a Pro: Taping Drywall Seams
For perfect results, use the right amount of compound and embed the tape using firm, even pressure.
Finishing a Drywall Inside Corner
For a professional finish, you have to tape, then wait.
What's the Difference: Drywall Corner Beads
Different types of durability and installation methods set each option for corner beads apart from one another
Hanging Drywall
Watch Myron R. Ferguson demonstrate his techniques for smooth, hassle-free drywall hanging.

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