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How to Hire a Plumber: 6 Questions You Should Ask

The right plumber can make or break your home project. You want to make sure that you're hiring someone with expertise, project management skills, and fair rates. So what should you consider when you're planning to hire a plumber? What To Look Fo...

Plumbing

Do Bathtub Faucets Have Flow Restrictors?

Scott Dylan

Do bathtub faucets have flow restrictors? It sometimes depends on the faucet and the building. For the most part, the answer is, yes. Flow restrictors are part of the majority of faucets in a residential household. Flow restrictors regulate...

Bathtub

What Grit Sandpaper for Drywall?

Katie Barton

Once your joint compound is fully dry, it’s time to sand. Use sandpaper that is 80 or 100 grit to smooth out any roughness. Alternatively, you can use a medium grit sanding sponge or a 100 grit sanding screen. When sanding, use even strokes and a...

Drywall

Can You Burn Drywall?

Katie Barton

The biggest component of drywall is a soft mineral called gypsum (calcium sulfate). To form drywall, manufacturers place two thick sheets of paper on either side of the gypsum and sometimes add elements like fiberglass to make the wallboard...

Drywall

How Much Weight Can Drywall Hold?

Katie Barton

When you’re getting ready to hang something on your wall, you may be wondering how much weight the drywall can hold. This will depend on what type of drywall you have and the anchor you use. In general, thin drywall can handle up to 1.6 pounds pe...

Drywall

Do Drywall Seams Have to be on a Stud?

Katie Barton

When hanging drywall, you may wonder, do drywall seams have to be on a stud? And the answer is yes, placing the seams of drywall panels or sheetrock on a stud will give you something to securely attach them to. This is why it’s essential to plan ...

Drywall

How Far Should Drywall Be Off the Floor?

Katie Barton

If you’re new to hanging drywall, there are many things you need to learn, including how far should drywall be off the floor? In general, you’ll want to keep drywall about half an inch from the ground. This allows some give for the drywall to exp...

Drywall

Can Drywall Dust Cause Sinus Infection?

Katie Barton

If you’ve been sanding drywall mud and now have a host of respiratory issues, you may be wondering, “can drywall dust cause sinus infection?” In small amounts, drywall dust doesn't cause any issues unless you have an allergy. However, if you are ...

Drywall

Can You Store Drywall in a Garage?

Katie Barton

If you’ve purchased drywall but haven’t got around to installing it yet, you may be wondering if you can store drywall in the garage. Yes, as long as it is dry and not a lot of moisture. The main issue with storing drywall in a garage is...

Drywall

Can You Use Drywall Mud on Wood?

Katie Barton

While most people only use drywall mud on sheetrock, it can serve other purposes and will stick to nearly any porous surface such as wood and concrete. If you’re wondering, can you use drywall mud on wood? Yes, you can. Since wood is a porous ...

Drywall