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How to Finally Get Rid of That Wood Panelling (or at Least Cover It Up)
Every decade has a “look.” You can turn on any random film or TV show and instantly know what era the story takes place in based solely on the fashions people are wearing and the decor of their homes. One of the easiest decades to spot in terms of home decor is the 1970s —…
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How to Tell If That Crack in Your Wall is Really a Problem
Cracks in your wall can inspire a sense of impending doom, especially if your home is relatively new. Is it just a cosmetic blemish that a little spackle can fix? Or are you about to be buried in rubble?
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Why You Should Wet Sand Your Drywall
If you own a home of some sort, you are familiar with how expensive any sort of renovation or repair can be, so many homeowners try to mitigate that expense with sweat equity — i.e., doing tasks themselves whenever possible. Trading time and effort for money is a solid decision, but can lead to awful…
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How to Patch Holes in Walls
Surely you have gone through the same thought process as every renter: “I’ll just hang a picture now and worry about it when I move out! Who cares!”