How to Patch Large Drywall Holes
Big holes in drywall (6”+ across) are a little tricky to tackle. They’re too big for a patch, so you’ll actually need to buy a panel of drywall and patch it with that. We’ll show you how!
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How to Patch Large Drywall Holes
Big holes in drywall (6”+ across) are a little tricky to tackle. They’re too big for a patch, so you’ll actually need to buy a panel of drywall and patch it with that. We’ll show you how!
How to Repair Damaged Drywall AfterYour Baseboards Were Removed...
I was called to a home where these folks were getting new tile flooring and they did the do it yourself (diy) baseboard removal themselves before the flooring was going to be put in. Unfortunately they forgot to or didn't know to take a razor knife and score the top of the baseboard caulk where the baseboard meets the wall. If you don't do that you're going to tear the paper on the drywall.
Fixing a Crack in a Wall or Ceiling
Did you know that fixing a crack in some drywall on a wall or ceiling can be quick and easy? We have had a long crack in the ceiling of our living room for quite some time and I thought I might as well go ahead and try to patch it up. With a couple of standard items from the hardware store you can eliminate a crack and have it patched up in a jiff!
Learn How to Patch a Hole in Drywall
How many times have we found ourselves with a hole in the wall for some reason or another? I mean the door opens and ‘Bam!’, the doorknob slams right into the wall creating this big hole. We've all been there. Here’s a recap of Wednesday night’s LIVE DIY where I show you how to repair small dents and holes to larger holes in the wall. You can totally do this! I believe in you!
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Does anyone know how to repair the joint tape that gets mudded over when drywall is installed. I have several places throughout my home where this tape is coming loose. This is in area that have the splotched spackle look and that has been previously painted.
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The paint on the wall on the opposite side of my bathroom started to peel, so I figured there was a water leak somewhere in the shower. I couldn't pinpoint the leak, so I demolished the entire plaster wall, including the lathe. I found the leak, cleaned up the mold, then hung 1/4" drywall in the space because there was about 1/4" of space between the stud and the baseboard. Well, turns out that I was wrong about the spacing. In some spots, the gap was 1/4", some spots, 1/2", others, less than 1/4". What should I do to fix the wall properly? Went to several Home Depot stores, but only got one definitive answer from someone and that was to slap joint compound on the entire wall to fill up the gaps. I kind of feel as if this isn't the best course of action, but if I can't find a better alternative, this may be the route I have to take. Auxiliary question: should I put insulation in this wall cavity or does the presence of pipes make that unnecessary? Thanks for all suggestions.
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I am trying to install these 3 cup hook screws but they came with drywall anchors to use if there wasn't a stud. I initially drilled a tiny (7/16ths I think) hole and the drill popped thru the sheet rock so I didn't think there was a stud there. So then I broke out the bigger (as recommended) 5/16 drill bit to drill for the plastic anchor. But it only got about halfway as far as needed when I HAVE hit a stud or a corner piece or something (this is next to a ceiling corner) and the drill won't go any deeper. However now the hole is too wide for the cup hook alone (and there's not a stud at that depth anyway) but not deep enough for the plastic drywall anchor. What should I do next? Patch and repain this hole and move the hook to a different location, or keep trying to drill deeper? I am trying to install a simple stuffed animal "hammock" in the corner above my daughter's bed. I thought this was going to be quick and easy... *sigh*
