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Small-Scale Drywall Texturing
On a recent job, I installed an oak staircase in an existing stairwell. The walls had a well-defined orange-peel texture that had to be matched in a few places to…
Drywall Cutting-Tool Protection Strips
Try this ingenious alternative use for paper-face metal drywall tape when cutting against a finished surface.
How to Stop Drywall Inside Corners From Cracking
Whether drywall cracks are caused by shrinking framing lumber or other structural issues, installing flexible cornerbeads to let joints move is often the easiest solution.
Drywall cutting-tool protection strips
I was hanging drywall in a den next to my kitchen recently and was using a rotary cutting tool with a guide-point bit to make cutouts around electrical boxes, doors,…
Why Pay More for Paint?
Because the binders, pigments, and additives that make long-lasting, durable finishes don’t come cheap.
There's a Better Way: Stud Finder On a Chain
Locate studs easily with a simple magnet and chain device
Finishing Drywall Seams
For a perfect finish, don't overdo this last step.
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.

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