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Installing Drywall Panels

Drywall installation

After planning the drywall installation project and shopping for all the materials and tools you will need comes the moment when you have everything you need to start hanging the panels. Here are the rules you have to follow to get good results with minimum headaches. You already have the plan and the sketch so just start one panel at a time and soon this phase will be over.

June 19, 2009 | Filed Under Basement, Ceiling, DIY, Drywall, How to, Installation | Leave a Comment

Planning Drywall Installation

Plan drywall hanging

Hanging drywall is not a very complicated job but this doesn’t mean it is trivial. It involves a fair amount of steps, using many specific tools and making various decisions based on project specific conditions. As in any other situation a man with a plan is way better off than any man without the plan. By planning your DIY drywall installation project you will be more efficient and you will avoid many traps and mistakes.

June 13, 2009 | Filed Under Basement, Ceiling, DIY, Drywall, How to, Installation, Resources | Leave a Comment

Types of Drywall

Drywall is probably the most commonly used material in today’s homes construction. Drywall is used on the interior walls of homes and other types of buildings where finished surface is needed. It is known by many names including wallboard, gypsum board, sheetrock and plasterboard.

Drywall was invented and introduced on the building materials market by the U.S. Gypsum Company (USG) in 1916 and after a period of slow adoption it started to gain significant market share during the WWII.

June 11, 2009 | Filed Under Basement, Ceiling, DIY, Drywall, Resources | Leave a Comment

Materials and Tools for Drywall Installation

When you are planning for a DIY drywall installation project you have to know in advance what materials and tools you will need. Here is a detailed list of materials and tools used for drywalling projects. Of course you still have to calculate quantities for your actual situation.

June 11, 2009 | Filed Under Basement, Ceiling, DIY, Drywall, How to, Installation, Resources, Tools | Leave a Comment

12 Tips for Selecting your Bedroom’s Wall Color

Color A bedroom is your personal space and it should be an accurate reflection of your personality. It serves as a personal retreat and private space for personal growth. Since the color sets the mood and overall feelings, the colors in this room should reflect your inner self by using your favorite colors to decorate this space.

May 13, 2009 | Filed Under Ceiling, DIY, Decoration, How to, Painting | Leave a Comment

13 possible spots for your roof leak

Water Leak You have noticed water damage on your ceiling but you do not know how to locate the exact spot of a roof leak? A simple inspection of the roof usually reveals shingles missing from your roof or a damaged roof flashing but sometimes it can be difficult to locate the exact spot and the best thing to do is to climb up into the attic and look for signs of water damage on the underside of the roof deck.