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Butt Boards for Smooth Ceilings
These butt boards are easy to make on the tablesaw and create a recessed drywall-panel joint that's less visible and easier to finish.
Temporary Door Control
Use this simple trick to hold doors closed during construction before installing locksets.
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How Do I Get a Straight Drywall Joint?
Myron Ferguson shares tips for preparing framing and for detailing inside corners to avoid inconsistencies in tough areas.
Simple Way to Make Old Walls Straight and Plumb
Use this fast, foolproof method to deal with problematic framing or depth differences when remodeling.
Jab-Saw Stand-in
A sawblade and locking pliers make an improvised tool for cutting drywall.
Repairing Water Damage
If your walls or ceilings get wet because of leaky plumbing or a damaged roof, first fix the leak, and then seal stains and patch drywall as necessary.
Repairing Stress Cracks
Fix cracks along seams or on the face of drywall by cutting a V-groove and taping over them—but be sure the building has stopped moving first.
Common Remodeling Drywall Repairs
Whether you're eliminating an electrical box, a door, or a window, you'll have some drywall patching to do.
Repairing Holes in Drywall
Here's how to fix everything from a ding from a doorknob to a much larger patch job.

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