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Custom Knife Simplifies Drywall Work
The secret lies in rounding the corners.
VIDEO SERIES: How to Hang Airtight Drywall
Stopping air leaks is the single most important part of making a house more energy efficient
How to Hang Airtight Drywall
Drywall can stop air leaks when it's installed with caulk, foam, and adhesive.
Modifying the Framing in Lath-and-Plaster Walls
When making changes to walls during remodeling projects, use these tips for removing framing without damaging old plaster.
How it Works
They say knowing is half the battle so arm yourself with these How it Works articles and be prepared to tackle any job.
Protect Electrical-Box Screw Holes
Drywall guys often skim mud over the edges of electrical boxes and inadvertently fill the fixture screw holes. Before they can fill them, though, I fill them first. I use…
Drywall Patch Tip
As a drywall contractor, I often encounter situations where I have to patch walls of different thicknesses, from 1/4-in. to 7/8-in. for old plaster walls. Instead of carrying all those…
Aligning Drywall Corner Bead
A notched squaring device helps everything line up.
Flawless Drywall Finish
A final skim coat of compound creates a surface as smooth as plaster but at a lower cost.
Easy soffits
If you don’t need soffits sturdy enough to carry a structural load, such as cabinets, this technique might be for you. It’s especially suited to remodelers who do both framing…

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