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How to Sand Drywall With Minimal Dust

Hide a protruding screw (or nail) by first setting the fastener properly below the drywall’s surface and then applying two coats of easy-sand mud. Knock off a ridge of dried joint compound on a seam ...
We turned to the experts to find out how to design or alter your C-shaped kitchen for maximum accessibility, better storage, and other layout obstacles.
The first pieces of baseboard you should install are along the walls where two inside corners meet. The easiest pieces to install are where the baseboards extend from an inside room corner to an ...
Note: For less flexible baseboard, the best solution is to simply fill any gaps with caulk. Select a premium acrylic latex caulk ($3-plus per tube) that says “paintable” on the label. Force the caulk ...
Before you move your furniture in, where should you start cleaning? Check out our list of priorities and tips for getting your new house sparkling clean.
This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD Can Mold Cause Hair Loss When you think of the usual suspects behind hair loss, things ...
Springfield, MO is no stranger to unpredictable weather, heavy rains, and seasonal storms. While the Ozarks offer a beautiful environment, homeowners must contend with roof maintenance year-round.
The famous actress Mae West once described a curve as "the loveliest distance between two points." While she may have been discussing the human form, this observation goes beyond physical appearance ...
A new set of keys is exhilarating – until you’re staring at a galley kitchen, a closet-sized laundry nook, and a living room that doubles as an office. Square footage may be fixed, yet the materials ...
A man who grew up in the Exclusive Brethren alleges he was brutally abused by church members as a child. The church's settlement offer was contingent on him agreeing to never speak to media or ...