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Hales Home Repairs
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Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

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"C & G handyman came to my house for small multiple projects, from interacting with him to him completing the job, I was blown away. The job he does is superior. This guy is very knowledgeable and know his job very well. The price? very budget friendly. Arthur is very honest and have integrity. He arrived for the job the time he stated he will be there - on time, did superior job. This is the guy I will be calling for all my handyman services from now on. I got more business cards from him to give to my friends. This guy is the best. I have no single complain. Good price too, beats all other estimates I got. I am extremely satisfied with the job he did for me. Thumbs up for this company."
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Orosz Construction, LLC
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Shirley, AR and surrounding areas

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Hi my name is Trevor Orosz I am 24 years old, have been married to my wife for a year now and have a 2 year old daughter! I recently started Orosz Construction to build something for myself and have something my kids can have later on in life. I have 3+ years experience in all things construction/remodel work! I can repair siding, fix your floor, frame work, do your flooring, tile work, sheet rock, painting, trim work, any finish work, and so much more!! The only thing I don’t do is electrical or plumbing. I can set toilets, shower/tub bases, and vanity’s\n\nI’m reliable and I do quality work. I will respect you and your home and will do everything I can to make sure it’s to your standards!!

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Whether you need a drywall anchor depends on the specifics of your project, particularly what you're hanging and where. You do not need a drywall anchor if you can screw or nail the object directly into a wooden stud, as the wood provides sufficient support and stability. However, if there are no studs in the location where you plan to hang the item, you should use drywall anchors to ensure it is securely supported. For very lightweight objects, like small pictures, adhesive picture hanging strips can be a suitable alternative to anchors.

Plastering lasts for around 15 to 20 years without needing repairs or maintenance in most cases, and with proper upkeep, plastering can last a lifetime—sometimes more than 100 years. Plaster repair costs between $1 and $3 per square foot, and you may need these services once every 15 to 20 years or so unless you have a harsh climate where humidity changes are a constant issue. You can also opt to skim-coat plaster for between $0.90 and $1.30 per square foot, which may serve you better in the long run.

If your home was built before the 1940s and was not remodeled in the past 50 or so years, you probably have plaster walls. Aside from assuming, there are some practical ways to tell if you have plaster walls, including the following: If you knock on the wall and it feels solid, not hollow, if you can’t insert a thumbtack easily, if there are cracks that look like spiderwebs, or if your home has curved, arched, or swirled walls, doorways, or window openings.

If you have an unfinished basement or attic, you could examine the backs of any finished walls to check, too.

You should do a little bit of sanding between adding coats of mud. Knock down any ridges or significantly imperfect areas through sanding, which should help you apply the next coat of mud smoothly. If your first coat of mud is pretty smooth after it dries, a quick sanding is all you’ll need. Don’t forget to wipe away any dust after each sanding process.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

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