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Removing Interior Wall Finishes
An excerpt from the book Unbuilding by Bob Falk and Brad Guy
Patching plaster or drywall
A simple and effective way of patching small holes in plaster or drywall is done without tape. First, cut out the hole until you've got a rectangle. Then cut a…
Drywall Lift
This portable and versatile homemade drywall hanger is capable of lifting sheets for ceiling application.
Removing Old Wallpaper
Stripping old wall coverings is messy and time-consuming, but the right approach can help the job go more smoothly.
Help for Solo Crown-Molding Installers
Use nails to support the weight of the crown molding when you don't have an extra pair of hands.
Drywall: Finishing an Outside Corner
A pro demonstrates how he creates a smooth finish by applying the right amount of compound and pressure to the corner bead.
Plastic vapor barrier in a roof?
Q: I want to insulate and drywall the attic in a house with a gambrel roof. I want to use unfaced fiberglass insulation and cover it with 6-mil plastic and…
Invisible Drywall Seams
Create perfect walls with minimal mess, effort, and frustration.
Preparing to Paint after Wallpaper
Drywall pro Myron Ferguson gives advice on how to get walls ready to paint if there's damage and glue left behind after stripping wallpaper.
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…

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