After cutting large chunks of drywall out in search of a mystery leak in my home, I was left with the need to learn how to patch a very big hole in drywall firmly and seamlessly. The worst holes were beside and behind the toilet, as well as under the sink. To repair such big ...
You don’t need a carpenter, painter, or some other professional every time you have a problem in your apartment, condo, or house. In fact, there are plenty of household repair jobs that you can do yourself with ease. Anyone can do these jobs, so don’t waste your money calling a professional on such small things. ...
Painting a room? Here’s tips to help. Paint a room you can be proud of. A combination of wall preparation, the right tools, and the right painting technique will make your project a success. First: Clean the Walls Use a no-rinse household detergent that is safe for painted surfaces. Wash the walls, and then rinse ...
Have you ever thrown a door open too far and had the doorknob go through the wall? Has anyone in your household lost their cool and punched a hole in the wall? Have you ever lost your hold on a piece of furniture, while moving it, and put a hole in the wall? If you ...
Flipping houses has become very popular and has sparked a number of television shows that gloss over the small details of what it takes to flip a house and maximize profits. If you aren’t willing to get a little dirty and invest your own time and sweat, be prepared to lose a significant chunk of ...
Once you’ve got your room properly prepped and ready to go, you’re probably ready to just get that color on the walls. Be patient though, there’s still one more step. Application of primer is key to ensuring a good finish and color to your walls once you apply the color. Primer is used for many ...
About six months ago, my make-up challenged sister asked me if she really needed a primer under her make-up. My response was, “If you are going to be in bright lights, or a warm room or hot day, and if you want your make-up to stay where you put it with minimal need for touch-up, ...
Dark paneling can make a room appear closed in and small, which is why many homeowners choose to wallpaper over paneling. This is not a difficult task, but it does require a few additional steps than wallpapering a painted surface. In this article we will discuss how to wallpaper over paneling to achieve the best ...
Painting starts with prep work. I learned this the hard way. It’s not fun to do a job twice. If you are going to paint a room, these are a few things that have to be done in order to insure a good paint job. The first thing you need to find out is what ...
Creating a faux brick wall inside your home is so easy if you use affordable dry wall Spackle from the home improvement store. I have wanted a faux brick wall inside my home that looks real, but did not require me to lug in a ton of brick tiles or brick sheeting. This faux brick ...
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