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Small-Scale Drywall Texturing
For quick texture touch-ups, grab a plastic bottle, some joint compound, and an air gun.
There’s a Better Way: Large Drywall Patch
When making a large drywall patch, all you need is a scrap of plywood and some drywall screws.
Nifty Drywall Patch
Use a hole saw to easily make an access hole for wiring, and then add some self-adhesive mesh tape and compound to patch it back up.
Roll Compound on Your Drywall Seams for Faster, Easier Taping
Add a little water, grab a paint roller, and speed up this tedious job.
Ridges in drywall seam
Q: About a month after I finished some drywall repairs to a wall and ceiling, several ridges appeared along the seams. They’re about 1/4 in. wide and 1/4 in. high, and…
Taping Tricky Transitions
Apply innovative products to difficult drywall corners for a faster, easier, and more durable job.
Taping New Drywall to Existing, Painted Drywall
Q: I’m replacing 3 ft. of drywall along the bottom of an existing wall. The drywall above is in good condition and is painted with satin latex paint. Do I need…
How to Build an Arched Pocket Door
An arched opening, door, and drywall make an elegant and space-saving transition.
Nifty Drywall Patch
Use a hole saw to easily make an access hole for wiring, and then add some self-adhesive mesh tape and compound to patch it back up.
Fight Mold With Paperless Drywall
Switching to fiberglass-faced drywall makes kitchens, baths, and basements more mold resistant, but it also means adopting some new work habits.

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