Generally, you can repair small- to medium-sized drywall holes yourself, but if your wall has a unique texture or look, it may require a professional’s help. A pro can “achieve a drywall repair that blends seamlessly into the existing wall or ceiling, making the damage look like it nev...
The shield or "building envelope" between the inside and outside provides a barrier to weather, air, and moisture. The most common sources of air leaks into your home are vents, windows, and doors. To prevent these leaks, ensure there are no cracks or openings between the wall and vent,...
Crawling on the wall:Hundreds of these bugs will often crawl on your walls, doors, ceiling, and window. In the kitchen Holes in rice and grains:Female weevils use their powerful jaws to knock a small hole in a grain kernel to lay eggs inside. Then, the kernel is sealed; and this proc...
Dear Tim: I think my house might be falling down. In the past fewweeks, a large crack has formed...carter, tim
Make it a habit to occasionally inspect your fireplace. This includes ensuring there are no smoke stains in the hearth’s ceiling, the firebox has no cracks/gaps, and the chimney is still working. Learn how to use your fireplace properly to avoid damage to the wall or other surrounding mate...
To insulate under the stairs, cover a portion with drywall. Then, slide insulation into the space between the drywall and the bottom of the stairs. Repeat these steps a few stairs at a time until you have built a diagonal insulated ceiling. 7. Add Acoustic Panels Sound-insulating acoustic ...
If that's not obvious, think about sticking a training shoe to the ceiling. The glue clearly has to stick both to the training shoe and to the ceiling. But if the glue itself is weak, it doesn't matter how well it sticks to the shoe or the ceiling because it will simply break ...
Allow paint to dry for several days or cure according to the manufacturer’s directions. How to Paint Concrete? To paint a concrete surface like a porch floor, first scrub it clean with TSP, then bleach and water solution. Degrease oily spots using a concrete degreaser, and repair cracks wi...
I gently and briefly dabbed at a small smudged area of fresh paint with a very slightly damp cloth to remove it. I was stunned when it not only removed the fresh paint but also the layer of acrylic beneath it (that had been dry for over 24 hours). I was able to repair the spot ...
you will need to either fix them oralert potential buyers to them; fixing any foundation problems would be better in terms of getting the home sold. If the foundation only looks bad but has been deemed sound by an inspector, repair the cracks so that you don’t scare off buyers for no...