For larger holes use a 1-inch putty knife. -Completely fill the nail holes, leaving them slightly crowned to sand after the epoxy sets. Or, work it as smooth as possible by shaving it off with a putty knife or working it in with your fingertips. -For sanding, use 100 to 120 grit ...
Someone fell into the drywall, an object hit the drywall, or a hole was cut in the wrong location and needs to be patched. These larger holes aren't as quick and easy to fill as simple nail holes, but it's still possible to patch and paint the drywall to help your wall look like...
In this episode of Jill of All Trades, she gives us a tutorial on how to pre-drill holes when screwing together wood pieces for a project. Jill says the key is sizing the hole properly. A hole that is too small or narrow, is not going to help much. It is still likely that the ...
Someone fell into the drywall, an object hit the drywall, or a hole was cut in the wrong location and needs to be patched. These larger holes aren't as quick and easy to fill as simple nail holes, but it's still possible to patch and paint the drywall to help your wall look like...
Liquid epoxy works best to fill large gaps, large cracks, and larger voids in wood. Keep in mind, low-viscosity is the best epoxy to fill wood voids. The liquid reaches the bottom of the hole, soaks into the wood fibers, and the long curing process creates a strong bond. Additionally,...
Another Certified Arborist here saying please don't fill that tree with concrete. I have actually had success with removing all the rotted wood from the cavity, being very careful not to damage any of the sound wood. I the swab all the surfaces inside the cavity with a lime sulfur solution...
Wood paneling can be damaged over time by scratches, gouges and holes. Furniture, door knobs or wear and tear are among many things that might cause damage to paneled walls. Small holes and nicks are easily fixed with a little sanding and some wood putty
each layer of bags, place one or two strands of barbed wire along the top of the row to hold the next row of bags in place. Even if the barbed wire pokes a hole in the bag, the tamping of the dirt ensures that the wall remains solid; large holes can be patched with duct tape....
Consider adding a layer of cementitious backerboard to areas susceptible to termite damage, including exposed foam insulation or wood sheathing. Pay particular attention to the roof line, where bees and wasps frequently build nests. Gaps or holes in the fascia board or soffit can lead to a ...
The part of the digester that’s below ground has holes so the soil’s ecosystem can break down your food scraps, but its lid on top keeps smells and pests away. There’s some variance in digesters, as some use a design that uses the heat of the sun to help decomposition and ...