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8 Steps for Perfect Outside Drywall Corners(Post)

Outside corners tend to take more of a beating, so it is definitely a good idea to reinforce them with a metal corner bead. The bead is nailed to the outside corner, and then joint compound is applied

Tools You Need for High Production Drywall Finishing(Post)

Drywall installation can be a frustrating task if you don't have the best drywall tools. Not only is drywall heavy, but it also needs to be mudded, cut, and finished with unique tools. To help you get

8 Drywall Tools You Need to Have in Your Collection(Post)

The right tools can make the difference between an easy, successful drywall project and a frustrating, error-filled trainwreck. Knowing which tools to add to your collection and understanding how to u

How to Finish Inside Drywall Corners Like a Pro(Post)

Inside corners are prevalent within a house’s drywall structure, and knowing how to finish them properly will dramatically improve the look of every room in your home. This is something most people do

How to Cut and Apply Drywall Around an Opening(Post)

Whether it’s a door or a window, every room has an opening—with some having two, three, or even four! So, if you’re applying drywall, it pays to know how to work around them both quickly and accuratel

Drywall Finishing Tips to Save You Time and Money(Post)

The process of finishing a drywall job can be extremely frustrating, with slow drying, crushed edges, and several other factors interrupting the job and forcing you to double back and fix errors. In a

How to Clean Drywall Tools(Post)

Hanging and finishing drywall is messy work, and it’s easy for your tools to become pretty nasty in a hurry throughout the course of a project as joint compound (mud) sticks to them and gets caked on.

Benefits of Texturing Drywall and How to Do It(Post)

Texturing on walls often goes unnoticed until it’s time to make a repair or undergo a renovation. It may seem at first glance like an unnecessary and purely aesthetic feature of your home, but there a

How to Repair Cracks or Holes in Drywall(Post)

There are few things more frustrating than a crack or hole appearing in your drywall, and while there are certain steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of either taking shape, sometimes they are

The Best Ways to Hide Drywall Flaws(Post)

If you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to the drywall in your home unless there's something wrong with it. And if there's something wrong with your drywall, it can be pretty

How to Finish Drywall Butt Joints Like a Pro(Post)

No matter how hard you try to avoid them, you’re inevitably going to encounter a butt joint or two during your drywall installation. In a perfect world, drywall would create zero joints. In the real w

How to Cut Drywall for An Electrical Wiring Job(Post)

The majority of electrical wires in houses are hidden behind drywall to prevent and conceal unsightly wire bundles. If you're adding an outlet or a switch to a room, for example, you may need to pull