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
Patch plus Primer for easy drywall repair
I just used this 3M Patch plus primer for the first time and really liked how easy it made my drywall repair and wanted to share! Continue Reading
October 17, 2014
How to remove baseboards without damaging drywall- Short and Sweet
People have been asking about how to remove baseboards without damaging the drywall so that is todays tip! The short and sweet version anyway, if you want the full tutorial make sure to check it out at the end of this tip. Continue Reading
August 27, 2014
dust-free drywall sanding
I've been skim coating my dining room to get smooth walls. I shared a tip that I've been using to control the dust and in that post I received a few comments with even more ideas to get closer to dust free drywall sanding. Or at least "less dust" drywall sanding. Wouldn't that be great? NO dust Continue Reading
August 15, 2014
How to Reduce Drywall Dust when Sanding
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
April 26, 2013
How to get rid of ugly wall texture – Skim Coating
If you've been following my home remodels, you know do a lot of skim coating on my walls. I have two methods for how to get rid of ugly wall texture. I'm sharing them in this post as well as in the video at the end. Sometimes it's easier to get something across when you can explain it in 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
