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Friday, November 20, 2009
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A Slick Idea for Mud
The slickest trick of all for smoother mud on drywall.
April Fools' cracks?
Small wall cracks? Fix 'em now... 'cause in Summer, they can disappear fast!
Break the "Crack" Habit
You fix a wall crack -- and then it's back.
Changing Wallpaper?
Wallpaper "make-over" resolution? Join the big paper "change-over" revolution!
Coffered Ceilings
Waffled ceilings from the past are today's latest craze for adding class!
Critical Light "Oops!"
There's nothing as telling as "critical light."
Dark Shadows: Part II
If it isn't mold, what is it -- dirt or something far more sinister?
Dark Shadows: Part 1
Mold or something far more sinister?
Decorative Lighting Panels
How to make them look fresh and new -- with country scenes and skies of blue.
Develop X-ray Vision
Prevent mistakes and nasty breaks (when sawing into walls) by taking photos!
Disappearing Cracks
Now’s the time for fixin’ cracks (‘cause in Summer they can disappear fast)!
Dog-gone mold
How using a very clever pup keeps from tearing your house up.
Drywall Cut-outs
Just a push and a squeeze makes drywall opening cut-outs a breeze.
Drywall Tips
Hanging drywall by yourself? What you need to know to hang like a pro!
Dust to Dust (Catcher)
How to put dust in its place...and keep it from falling in your face!
Find a Stud: Six Ways
Search methods range from high-tech to low-tech to no-tech to what the heck.
Finding a Stud
Studs usually are 16 inches or 24 inches apart; so when you find one, it's easy to find others.
Fixing a Hole
Wall texture now is available in a spray can that offers do-it-yourselfer professional results.
Flexible Drywall Knives
How to trim down your sanding by 'slimming down' the joint compound!
Green Board Or Cementitious?
Water resistant isn't water-proof...
Higher Wider Drywall
Puttin' up drywall? New sizes make some installations faster and easier!
Insulation Itch
When you've got the itch to insulate.
Magnetic Wall Treatment
Magnetic paint can spare you holes in your walls!
Mold remediation
How to clean up contamination with options for mold remediation.
No-coat Drywall Corners
New square plastic edges with paper side beads speed up drywall outside cornering.
Patching Wallboard
If you've a hole in your drywall, here's how to smooth things over without spending a bundle.
Preventing mold
It's a growing environmental problem. Learn how to put mold on hold.
Put Mold on Hold
How to handle a "growing" environmental problem caused by energy efficiency!
Quickie Drywall Patches
A few "make-do" techniques for patching holes and tiny tweeks...
Re-creating wall textures
Until you match surrounding texture, ready to paint it ain't.
Sanding Pole / Mop Combo
How a regular old sponge mop can help you sand "way up top."
Screen Drywall Repairs
How to screen your walls, if you didn't screen your calls.
Skim Coat Plaster
Neither cheaper, easier or faster...this snooty elegance still can be better!
Stick-to-it-ive-ness
A contact paper(ing) trick... to make it stay... or... "un-stick"!
Stop Splitting Wood
Taming your trim without cracking.
Urethane-molded Millwork
Create a mansion "look" ... without breaking your back (or pocketbook)!
Wallpaper Removal
How to make stripping wallpaper an easier chore.
Walls and X-Ray Vision
To keep from making a big mistake, it pays to do some studying and checking before cutting into a wall.
Walls: What's in There?
How and where to inspect…so your home and project aren’t wrecked!
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