Gypsum drywall is what most modern walls are built with. The boards are made of dried gypsum plaster sandwiched between two sheets of heavy paper creating a board that is easier to install than traditional plaster applied with a trowel. When a gypsum drywall panel is manufactured, it may very well …
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Peanut Butter and Drywall Mud
Applying drywall mud is like spreading peanut butter? You spread the joint compound with a knife, until you have a smooth coating, to hide the seams joining 2 pieces of sheet rock along with the screws or nails used to hang the drywall. I'm still laughing at the analogy but it's perfect! Credit goes …
Chinese Drywall: Know What You’re Buying?
Chinese drywall? Do you take time to inspect products you're buying to see where they were made? Do you understand the quality controls needed to insure that products you bring into your home are safe? We take most things for granted - that the food we eat is safe, the cars we drive are safe and …
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Basement Renovation Ideas You Can Afford
You’ve got a finished basement in need of a facelift, but your budget is a bit thin? Not to worry, there are plenty of budget-savvy basement renovation ideas to turn this room into something new and inviting. An already finished basement has most of the hard work out of the way. What you need …
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Crown Molding – What It Is & Where to Use
Crown molding is one of the most popular trims found in a house. Similar to baseboard that hides the seams where walls meet the floor, crown moulding hides the seams where walls intersect with the ceiling. But wait. Is it crown moulding or molding? The British use the ou spelling while …
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How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling
Often removing a popcorn ceiling becomes part of a ceiling repair.It is a very messy job but many home owners feel it is worth the expense in time and/or money to get a smooth or textured ceiling more to their liking. The most common type of ceiling repair follows a water leak, from the roof or …
