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Finishing Outside Corners

Outside corners often take quite a beating, so it is a good idea to reinforce them with a metal corner bead. This is nailed to the outside corner, then joint compound is applied. Keep in mind that you should allow a day for drying for each coat of joint compound on corner joints. Pick a time to tackle this project when you won't mind having a wall "under construction" for a few days.

 

1. Position the steel corner bead on the outside corners and use a level to adjust the bead to make sure it is plumb. When you have the bead positioned as you want it, nail it into position with wallboard nails spaced according to your local building codes.

   
 

 

 

2. Use a 6- or 10-inch wallboard knife to cover the corner bead with wallboard compound. Apply three coats, letting each dry and shrink overnight before applying the next coat. Then use a wet sander to smooth the final coat.

 
 

 

 
 

How to Install Wall Frame Trim
Maybe you think your neighbor's home is perfect with its beautiful wall frame trim, or you've spent hours looking through home improvement and design magazines dreaming about the lovely work you have seen there. When you think about how much money it would take to hire someone to do the work for you, it makes your head spin. The good news is that you don't have to hire someone to take care of it for you. There are plenty of step by step guides to show exactly what to do for the wall frame trim of your dreams and what supplies you need to get it done.

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Wallpaper Borders with Wainscoting Create Room Elegance
You can achieve elegant room décor by matching wallpaper borders with wainscoting. Simple painted walls look very plain even when using colorful paints. At one time, wainscoting was seen only in very expensive homes, but it's now used in all size of houses as a way to add a decorative touch. When the wainscoting is offset with wallpaper borders, it looks like the room was decorated by a professional interior decorator.

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Exterior Paint Reviews and Proper Paint Selection
Exterior paint reviews are helpful when you're trying to determine but buying the right paint goes further than the advice of others. Choosing the right paint is important and will not only protect it from the weather and environment but it should also last eight years or more.

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Become an Artist with Decorative Roller Painting
You may not think of yourself as an artist, but decorative roller painting can showcase your artistic side. It used to take the services of an interior decorator to achieve the kind of decorative wall painting that can now be done with specially designed rollers. Not only can you paint like a professional, you can decorate your walls at a significantly lower cost.

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Garage Conversions to Living Space – Making More Room!
When you need more space and are on a limited budget, you should look at the possibilities garage conversions to living space hold for your purposes. The advantage of using the existing garage is that the basic framing and some of the wiring is already done. Turning it into living space can be done for a much more reasonable cost than if you add a new room to the existing house.

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Painting Over Wallpaper When Stripping is Impossible
Painting over wallpaper is sometimes the best route to take when removing the wallpaper might damage the wallboard. It can also be the best choice when you are unable to spend the time it takes to remove wallpaper, or are uncertain if it can be removed safely. Some people recommend you never paint over wallpaper because the paint can cause the wallpaper to buckle, but if you do the job right, the chances of that happening are slim.

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Home Remodel – Tips and Planning
Tips to help you plan a smooth and efficient home remodel.
Sometimes embarking on a home remodel can seem like a never ending process. In the beginning, it sounds so quick and easy. Then the project begins…and it goes on…and on…and on. Every homeowner doing a home remodel wants the work completed in a timely and efficient manner. How can you plan a home remodel and make sure it flows smoothly?

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Build a Laundry Room Cabinet and Expand Your Options
The laundry room cabinet can serve many purposes besides hiding the bottles and boxes of cleaners and detergents. The fact is the laundry room is going mainstream in new homes, and older homes are being remodeled to increase family use and convenience. Used to hold state of the art laundry appliances, they often also serve as craft and hobby areas.

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Selecting A Home Improvement Contractor
Now that you have decided to do a remodeling or home improvement project, it is time to select a home improvement contractor who will work with you to ensure a quality job. Unfortunately, there are many contractors who promote their services in ways that disguise their lack of expertise or do work in a way that is shoddy or not of acceptable quality.

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Hiring Someone for Crawl Space Mold Removal
If you realize you have a problem in your home, you need to have someone come out to help you fix it. When you're in need of crawl space mold removal, you can't fix this problem on your own, so a professional service is necessary. To help you find the best company for your needs, you might want to think about these tips for hiring someone for crawl space mold removal.

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