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Patching Small Holes in Wallboard

Patching Small Holes in WallboardPatching Small Holes in Wallboard One of the kids kicked a small hole into the drywall. Guess what? It's a snap to patch up. You can repair small holes, up to 4 to 6, in drywall using drywall bandages. Step 1: Making a Drywall Bandage: To make a drywall bandage, use a keyhole saw to make the hole into a square or a rectangle..

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
Views: 110

Repair Siding Spots

Repair Siding SpotsRepair Siding Spots What You Need Paint Brush Shellac or Rust-stopping Primer Primer and Paint 1. Using the #952 grinding stone, scour the nail head until it's bright and rust-free. Also gently remove discolored paint around the nail. 2. After wiping the spot clean, treat the metal and wood with shellac or rust-stopping primer. 3. Prime...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
Views: 108

Repairing Small Dents in Wallboard

Repairing Small Dents in WallboardRepairing Small Dents In Wallboard There is a dent in your drywall. Don't replace the whole piece. Every once in awhile objects that come in contact with wall board which can cause dents or scratches. These indentations are easy to repair. Here's how to do it. Step 1: Sand the Surface: First, sand the surface thoroughly (Fig. 1). This...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
Views: 107

Sound Advice - Soundproofing Your Walls and Ceilings

Sound Advice - Soundproofing Your Walls and CeilingsSound Advice Maybe it's the kids discovering how to annoy mom and dad by pushing their stereo speakers to the limit. Maybe that spare bedroom just became a home office. Maybe you don't want to overhear visiting relatives discussing their health problems in the guest bedroom. Whatever the reason for the noise pollution, there is a.

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
Views: 143

Stencil a Wall or Border

Stencil a Wall or BorderStencil a Wall or Border A decorative paint technique that takes no particular skill Stenciling is perhaps the most widely used decorative painting technique. In part, the reason must be its aesthetic appeal and that it takes no particular skill or talent. Anyone can stencil anything. Stenciling also can be an inexpensive fix for...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Step-by-Step, How to Build Your Own Bulletin Board

Step-by-Step, How to Build Your Own Bulletin BoardStep-by-Step, How to Build Your Own Bulletin Board Bulletin boards are a common site in many homes. You'll find them in the office, in the kitchen, in the shop, in the kids' bedrooms - just about anywhere there's a need to pin up a note or a memento. But did you ever wish you could find one in a color other than cork tan, or perhaps in a...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Three Elements to Creating a Luminous Ceiling

Three Elements to Creating a Luminous CeilingThree Elements to Creating a Luminous Ceiling Some rooms in the house, such as the kitchen or home office, are better places to work if the lighting is plentiful and glare-free. One way to brighten up a room with a large amount of gentle, diffuse light is through the use of a luminous ceiling. Luminous ceilings are simply fluorescent light...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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Wall Power - Removing Wall Marks

Wall Power - Removing Wall MarksWall Power Kids love leaving their little calling cards behind, something that says I've been here. So, after the kids have left your home, you may discover the evidence that they were there: tiny hand prints and marks from the implements they wield all over your walls. Two tips for removing them: For ink spots, rinse the walls...

 

Added: Sun Oct 13 2002
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