You are very excited because you have finally made it to move into your dream house. The house is spectacular in every possible way and form, and you can’t wait to host your family and friends. After you have set up the house, at least what you could for the first day, you slump into …
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Imagine taking a well-deserved rest after a long day only to notice cracks on your ceiling. Your first thought will likely be how to get rid of them. Instead of you trying to patch the imperfections with a quick fix it’s best to give your ceiling a fresh covering. Is your ceiling cracked? Are you …
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Simple Green is now a household brand for all-purpose cleaning solutions. The manufacturers promise so much from a single bottle of the detergent that it sounds too good to be true. You are doing the right thing by seeking information before purchasing and using the product. Our conclusion after reviewing results from previous users is …
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Ignoring a rotted door frame is costly. The rot will spread further and force you to install a new door frame. The signs of rotting wood are obvious. You will first notice black stops before the wood starts to crumble. Rot due to water contamination often starts from the bottom. Read on for further instructions …
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Fiberglass is a popular product that has tens if not hundreds of applications. It is a popular construction material, and it has been used for many decades all over the world. But just as it is popular, it is a feared product by a good number of the population. Here, we are going to take …
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Having cracks or holes in the wall is not uncommon. When walls undergo stress due to external factors, it is no surprise they react to this challenge. Especially for older homes, their old composite may have been getting brittle or forming cracks with the wooden lath showing up from beneath. When the cracks or holes …
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When choosing a quick set joint compound, you can be spoilt for choice on which one between the Easy Sand 20 and Easy Sand 45 is right for your project. This article will cover the best applications and the main differences between the Easy Sand 20 and the Easy Sand 45 to help you make …
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One conversation that causes a lot of debate regarding mesh tape usage in jointing drywalls is whether we can use it with all-purpose joint compounds. We intend to trash this out. Joint compounds, also known as mud, are important for construction and home improvement, especially in drywall installation and repair. When gaps (Joints) exist between …
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Joint compounds are an important material in drywall installation and repairs. Knowing the quality, properties, efficacy, and shortcomings of any joint compound you choose is important. We want to review one such joint compound, the Sheetrock brand Plus 3 Joint Compound. It is a lightweight all-purpose joint compound from the United States Gypsum Corporation (USG) …
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Once you installed the newest wall anchor, you took a moment to admire your work. However, your satisfaction was short-lived. The object came crashing down within a second. What could have gone wrong? Loose wall anchors are a huge problem. They typically loosen because the wall is too large. Although this can be because of …
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