What's the Best Way to Seal a Baseboard Heater in Drywall?
I just moved into a new place where there's an electric baseboard heater running the length of the living room. It's old and has sagged, creating a significant…
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Can I Just Use Joint Compound to Fill Deep Cavities Around My Window?
I've got really jagged drywall edges around my window, and some of the gypsum is exposed because the original window casing covered it up. Now, I'm installing a…
How Long to Wait After Using BIN Shellac Primer Before Applying Joint Compound?
I'm dealing with some walls where the drywall paper has come off, and I've read that using a shellac-based primer like BIN is essential to prevent the paint…
What Are My Best Options for Fixing My Bathroom Walls?
I'm in the process of redoing my bathroom and I've run into some trouble. The original owners put up wallpaper back in the 80s, and instead of removing…
What’s a fair price for drywall repair in my area?
I'm new to hiring out for drywall repairs and could use some advice. I have a handyman coming over today to fix a few holes in my drywall,…
Accidentally Made a Hole in the Wall Next to My Window – How Can I Fix It?
I accidentally made a hole in my drywall while trying to remove a nail that was holding up a picture frame. My mom thinks the hole is about…
How Hard is it to Remove a Faux Brick Backsplash?
I've just purchased my first home, and I'm dealing with a faux brick backsplash in the kitchen. I'm curious about how challenging it is to get this removed.…
What to Do If My Paint Color Match Came Out Wrong?
I recently cut a piece of drywall from my bedroom and took it to Home Depot to get a quart of paint matched. They put it in the…
Should I Reapply Zinsser Gardz After Skimming Drywall?
I recently bought a house and found some peeling drywall in the basement. I've already taken care of the loose paper and sanded the edges. Today, I applied…
What to Do When a Drywall Hole Is Too Big for an Anchor?
Hey everyone! I was trying to mount a heavy mirror on my drywall, but my anchor snapped, leaving me with a hole that's about 1/2 inch thick. I'm…
How Can I Patch Curtain Holes in Drywall So They're Not Noticeable After Painting?
I have some old holes in my drywall from curtain hooks, and I've tried patching similar holes before using lightweight spackle, but they always look noticeable after painting…
What's the best way to repair drywall damage after removing a large mirror?
I recently took down a large bathroom mirror and ended up damaging the drywall pretty badly. Some of the liquid nails stuck to the mirror came off with…
Can I Paint Over Torn Drywall Paper After Removing Backsplash?
I recently removed some granite backsplash pieces from my kitchen, and it ended up tearing off the top layer of my drywall, leaving the brown, fibrous paper exposed.…
Should I Apply Putty Directly on the Pipe for a Clean Repair?
I have a metal water pipe that connects to my water heater and goes through the wall horizontally. The drywall around it is in pretty rough shape, and…
Can I Touch Up My Textured Ceiling After Repair?
I recently had some work done in my new home where the builder had to cut a hole in the ceiling after everything was finished. They repaired the…
How to Repair Drywall After Water Damage?
I recently dealt with a pretty serious water leak from my washer that ended up swelling the drywall seams on the ceiling below. To manage it, I cut…
What's the Best Way to Remove Paint from Drywall Without Damaging It?
Hey everyone! I'm trying to remove paint from a drywall, but it's proving to be quite a challenge. The paint just isn't scraping off easily, and applying too…
Crooked Curtain Rods - Need Help Fixing This Mess!
I'm having a major issue with hanging my curtain rods. No matter what I do, they always end up crooked, and now I have a bunch of extra…
How to Fix Visible Drywall Tape on a Painted Wall?
So, my boyfriend repaired a wall where we removed an old medicine cabinet using drywall, tape, and joint compound. Despite multiple layers of joint compound, primer, and paint…
Should I Be Concerned About Nail Pops in My New Home?
I just moved into a house that had some foundation issues fixed a while back, but I've noticed a new nail pop in the drywall at the peak…