Category Archives: Repair
How to Patch a Small Hole in Drywall
I’m sure at one time or another you made a small hole in drywall you regretted. Maybe it was as innocent as hanging up a picture and realizing it was in the wrong place or totally intentional but needs to be repaired before you move out. Either way you’re in luck because small drywall holes … Continue reading
Avoid Using Fiberglass Drywall Tape
The truth is, fiberglass tape has its place, but – please! not on your drywall seams. Yes, my view of this is controversial. And I have my (good) reasons. Actually, people who use fiberglass tape instead of paper tape for drywall taping are helping me make a living. As a drywall finisher and a plaster … Continue reading
Drywall Ceiling Water Damage
Repairing water damage is never a pleasant prospect, but drywall damage repair is less onerous than repairs to some other materials. Ceiling water damage repair for drywall is rather more complicated than repairs to walls, and presents some extra issues. First of all is the possibility that enough water may have accumulated behind the ceiling … Continue reading
Repair a Drywall Hole the Easy Way
It may sound funny, but you may end up with holes in your drywall by simply hammering a nail with too much sense of responsibility and determination. Drywall is made of gypsum and paper, so it does make sense for this to happen. A while ago, repairing this would have asked for removing a section … Continue reading
Is Drywall Corroding the Wiring in Your Home?
Many homeowners have moved into their new dream homes only to be confronted with a nightmare. Their home is filled with a terrible smell, resembling rotten eggs or ammonia. No matter what they do, they cannot get rid of the smell or discover its source. Then, their wiring starts to fail. When they have an … Continue reading
Repairing Drywall Water Damage on Ceilings
I don’t care what your drywall water damage actually is, the first thing that were going to need to do is to find out where the water damage is actually coming from. The most common culprit, will be a roof leak or a plumbing water supply pipe that is leaking. Let’s get down to the … Continue reading
Coloring Drywall Mud
Drywall finishing is not an easy job, but for the do-it-your-self finisher it will be rewarding and cost effective if done right. It will take practice and patience, but hang in there, it will be worth it! Below I have listed a few reasons why coloring joint compound will be beneficial to you. Coloring or … Continue reading
How to Repair Drywall Seams
It can be frustrating when you develop damage to your drywall, but there are plenty of ways you can repair drywall seams without too much expense or too much time having to be invested in it. First you need to identify the source of the damage. This way you can take care of any other … Continue reading