Archives by Tag 'repairs'

An Inexpensive Toolbox

By Troy - Last updated: Thursday, January 28, 2010

Tools can be expensive, but you don’t have to spend yourself into debt.  Here’s a simple tool box to get you through everyday home repairs.  Notice that I have included only one power tool on the list below.  As I was writing this blog, I remembered a conversation that I had about 18 years ago with a carpenter [...]

Drywall Repairs

By Troy - Last updated: Saturday, November 28, 2009

Drywall repairs don’t always have to be difficult, but there are some important decisions to be made. 
 
 Do you need to cut out the damaged drywall and replace it, or can the hole be filled in with mud?
 
 If the hole is bigger than a golfball, you will need to cut the damaged area out and replace it with a [...]