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How to Patch Drywall

All Posts, Drywall, Home Repair, Remodeling 101

I’ve been remodeling and building for so many years, sometimes I forget my humble beginnings. I forget that once I…
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How to Skim Coat to Remove Wall Texture

Remodeling 101, Drywall

If you’ve been following my home remodels, you know I am not a fan of rough wall texture and do…
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Reducing Sound Between Rooms

All Posts, Drywall, Master Bedroom, Products

When I built the walk-in pantry, I stole space from the hallway and master bedroom. They were both oversized and I…
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My Next BIG Project with PURPLE XP® Drywall

All Posts, Drywall

If you missed my last post…long story short: I’m giving myself 6 months to FINISH all of my unfinished projects! It’s…
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Easy Drywall Repair with Patch plus Primer

All Posts, Drywall, Remodeling 101

I just used this 3M Patch plus primer for the first time and really liked how easy drywall repair was with…
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Dust Free Drywall Sander – Shop Vac Attachment

All Posts, Drywall, Remodeling 101, Tool Reviews and Overviews

I’ve been skim coating my dining room to get smooth walls and received a few comments with ideas to get…
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Drywall Repair

All Posts, Drywall, Remodeling 101

Want to get your drywall patch exactly the right size? Cut it after you install it. Of course, this only…
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Using a Work Light to get more professional results

All Posts, Drywall

I use a work light when skim coating or painting walls and when painting cabinets or furniture. Set the light…
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