Articles for tag: Drywall, Drywall Repair, Spackle, Textured Paint, Wall Repair

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How to Patch a Very Big Hole in Drywall

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 ...

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DIY Auto Repair: Should You Do it Yourself?

DIY auto repair is far less expensive than having your mechanic do it and you feel a sense of accomplishment when it’s finished. Auto repair can be enjoyable and it can also be expensive. If you know a little something about cars, it might be tempting to do it yourself every time. There is something ...

How to Repair Damaged Stucco Walls

Do you have a stucco wall that is in need of some minor repair? If so, the good news is that small areas of damage on stucco walls may be repaired fairly easily by most laypeople. The bad news is that larger repairs should be left to the professionals due their scope and the potential ...

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How to Make an Emergency DIY Roof Repair

The best thing to do if you have a serious problem with your roof is to call an experienced roofer who can assess the damage and make necessary repairs. However, sometimes a roofer is not available to immediately fix the problem. This is when a DIY roof repair can be justified. There are several methods ...

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Cleaning, Repairing, and Preserving Old Mirrors

People usually don’t stop to think what enables a mirror to reflect an image. Mirrors aren’t solid sheets of magical material that naturally reflect images. Most people look into a mirror on a daily basis, but they don’t realize that a mirror is simply a sheet of glass with a delicate reflective backing. The reflective ...

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How to Repair a Large Hole in Drywall

As a homeowner, there are often times that repairs are needed throughout the house and it is not always necessary or affordable to contact a repair man. Many small repair jobs can be completed with ease by the homeowner to save money. A hole in the wall does not have to be a difficult task ...

How to Patch Drywall like a Pro!

Do you have holes, cracks and other repairs that need to be made in the drywall of your home or other property? It’s not as hard as it looks. The materials you will need, of course, depend on the type of repairs you want to do. This article deals mostly with general hole repairs under ...

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Video Voyeurism: Hidden Cameras in Your Home

So, you’ve seen the CIA movies where hidden cameras are cleverly placed to catch a criminal in an illegal act, right? Have you seen the one where, though it is illegal, cameras are secretly hidden in private homes of law-abiding citizens? Did you see the one where these law-abiding citizens are being secretly taped doing ...