The last two weeks have been all about drywall. Getting the basement ready for a LOT of drywall work. Wes and I continued sorting through our belongings and took a couple more truckloads to the donation center. We also made one trip to the dump. The belongings we kept where shoved into a corner of Continue Reading
June 21, 2017
My Next BIG Project with PURPLE XP® 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 a tight deadline-- but occasionally I leave my house for a few days to go learn about new tools or products. Part of what I do as a "Pro Remodeler" blogger/YouTuber is learn about Continue Reading
June 10, 2015
Playing in the Mud – office progress
I've been playing in the mud this week -- a lot! I've been taping and mudding the new Recording Studio and dealing with my new office wall. The old wall was not plumb (level vertically) so I had two choices when installing the new pocket door wall that I framed: 1. Match the wonkiness of the Continue Reading
June 5, 2015
How to install a pocket door frame
Surprise! I started a whole new room/project! Madison and I are building a "recording studio" up in the loft. It's really nothing more than a closet sized room that will be quiet enough to record voice overs ... or music (Madison -- not me) without the dogs collars jingling or someone knocking on Continue Reading
December 23, 2014
Easy Drywall Repair with Patch plus Primer
I just used this 3M Patch plus primer for the first time and really liked how easy drywall repair was with it. Of course I wanted to share! Easy drywall repair with Patch plus Primer You probably know how easy it is to gouge your drywall. Especially right after you just skim coated to get Continue Reading
August 15, 2014
How to Reduce Dust when Sanding Drywall
I'm working on my dining room (among other things). This room had a LOT of drywall repair and damage to be dealt with and I'm on the final stages of creating perfectly smooth walls. Right now my work involves joint compound, mudding, sanding and a bit of swearing. What better time to share a Continue Reading
July 11, 2012
Drywall Repair
Want to get your drywall patch exactly the right size? Cut it after you install it. Of course, this only works in the right situation: like over windows and doors. But when you can use it, it's the easiest method to get your drywall patch perfect the first time, every time. After Continue Reading
October 25, 2011
How to Patch Drywall
There are many ways to patch drywall. It's seriously something almost anyone can do. To prove it, I'm tackling this patch job at midnight when I'm half asleep! The easiest way to patch drywall is with a ready made patch kit. They come if various sizes and are made of a thin metal square covered Continue Reading