Drywall taping and finishing tips
Dry pieces of drywall compound (“mud”) cause problems, so scoop mud with a clean trowel… or keep a scoop in the container and the lid
Dry pieces of drywall compound (“mud”) cause problems, so scoop mud with a clean trowel… or keep a scoop in the container and the lid
Since untapered butt joints are tougher to finish, you should try to avoid them. But when you must have them, keep them away from fixtures
Drywall is cheap, versatile, and provides a perfect surface for whatever you want to do to your walls, but it takes lots of practice. If
More deck tips. When lag-bolting a ledger board (the one that holds the deck to the house), put some caulking into the hole before you
There are many good books and manuals on deck construction out there. But here are a few tips for a better job. A power auger’s
If you’re building a deck, there are a number of species which look great, weather beautifully, and require no maintenance. Of course, they’re also more
To make sure stairs to a finished attic or a second story addition don’t cause problems, plan the stairway as part of the space and