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How To Dry a Soggy Ceiling
If drywall gets wet, it's often possible to remove the moisture before it damages the building.
Plaster patching
Q: What’s the best way to repair cracks in lath-and-plaster walls? Charlie Decker, Oakland, CA A: Associate editor Daniel S. Morrison replies: For small cracks and holes, lightweight spackle will work…
Drywall without baseboard
Q: I’d like to forgo baseboard trim altogether and extend the drywall down to the floor. I’ve seen this design feature in contemporary homes, but I sure could use some…
Hanging Drywall Overhead
Thoughtful layout and the right tools help to bring this task within reach.
Flawless Walls
Skim-coat plaster is a cure for drywall's shortcomings.
Protecting Stairs During Drywall Installation
In my 20 years as a drywall contractor, I’ve worked on a lot of two- and three-story houses. In just about every one, the finished stairs are in place when…
Invisible Drywall Seams
Create perfect walls with minimal mess, effort, and frustration.
Invisible Drywall Seams
Create perfect walls with minimal mess, effort, and frustration
Fixing Oversize Holes Around Electrical Boxes
Whenever we hang drywall, a few boxes are always misrouted slightly, leaving a ragged hole that the outlet or switch plate can’t cover (drawing 1). We’ve solved this problem, and…
Tinted Joint Compound Simplifies Drywall Touch-Ups
After sanding or sponging off a drywall-compound job, I shine a 500w halogen lamp at an acute angle to highlight any remaining defects. Then I touch up the spots with…

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