Before you can install the new tub, you'll need to remove the old one. Here's how to do it safely: Turn off Water Supply: Shut off the water supply to your bathroom to avoid leaks or spills. Disconnect the Plumbing: Carefully disconnect the plumbing lines connected to the old tub. Us...
Step 10:Use an eight-inch knife to apply several skim coats of joint compound over the repair, making each one slightly larger than the preceding one. Sand the final coat smooth with 220-grit sandpaper. Finish by rolling on a coat of primer, followed by two topcoats of paint. And note...
Probably best for a carpentry forum, but I think this is a simple enough question. What's the best way & tool to use in cutting into plywood...
How to Install a Pre-Hung Door Remove the trim molding from both sides of the jamb but don't remove any nails, screws or other device holding the door stationary within the jamb. Slide the unit into place and set it flush with the surrounding wallboard on the hinged-side of the door....
Your building may already have some form of insulation in it. You can leave it and add another layer, or remove it and start fresh. If you add more insulation, it usually adds that R-value to the existing insulation. The R-value of some insulation is affected by moisture, age and comp...
Then, use a scraper or putty knife to remove the residual glue, followed by a final rinse with a sponge dipped in the stripper. If you are going to wallpaper again, your prep is almost done. Just give the walls a light sanding to remove any roughness and clean up all the dust ...
Apply grout to tile using a grout float held at a 30 to 45 degree angle to the tile surface. Work the grout into the tile joints using a criss-crossing motion. Once the grout joints are uniformly filled, tip the grout float to a steeper angle (70 to 90 degrees) to remove excess gro...
What is your recommendation on how to finish the basement walls with this type of insulation already there? Reply Todd I’m assuming you mean that your basement has some sort of “bagged” fiberglass insulation? If it were my home I’d remove that insulation and use closed cell foam ...
A step-by-step guide on sheetrock and wallboard installation Installing drywall, also known as sheetrock, rock, or wallboard, is an important part of building a house. Before the widespread use of drywall, it would take a lot of time to...