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Hensel Plastering, LLC
4.9(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contractor clean and respectful of my property. did a wonderful job in multiple areas of my home. He arrived as scheduled and completed job as scheduled."
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Response time9 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Shon's Basic labor and handyman services corporation
4.8(
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Cleaned up the jungle in the backyard of the house I just bought. Got the work done quickly and was able to fit me into his busy schedule in a timely manner. Happy with the work and Shon's service."
Response time9 hrs
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Chris Miller Contracting LLC
4.8(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I am pleased to refer Chris Miller for any home painting project, from simple to detailed, that you may be considering. Chris painted my villa condo's large deck, railing, and pergola with excellent preparation and skill. He left the site tidy while work was in progress and cleaned up after himself when the job was completed. I was very pleased with the results of Chris's work and hired him to come back a few weeks later to do a few other small painting projects for me. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend Chris Miller Contracting LLC to anyone looking for a friendly professional painter. tidy while the work was in progress and made sure to clean up after the job was completed. I was very pleased with the results of Chris's work and hired him to come back a few weeks later to do a few other small painting projects for me. I would highly recommend Chris Miller Contracting LLC to anyone looking for a friendly professional painter."
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TS Construction
5.0(
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Install - For Business

Serving De Witt, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony showed up on time. He and his coworker were pleasant and did a wonderful job constructing my TV cabinet with fireplace insert. I highly recommend TS Construction and will definitely use them again in the future."
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+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate96%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

While every home has its own unique needs, ceiling drywall installation typically follows a staggered or stepped pattern to enhance structural integrity and reduce the visibility of seams. Starting from one corner, sheets are placed perpendicular to the ceiling joists, with the ends of adjacent sheets meeting along the center of the joist. The next row begins with a half sheet, ensuring joints don't align vertically. This alternating pattern, combined with proper taping and mudding, creates a seamless appearance and strengthens the ceiling structure, minimizing the risk of cracks over time.

Glass walls are more expensive overall than their brick or drywall counterparts. However, if you need walls for a building with more than two or three stories, glass walls are the more budget-friendly option.

The easiest way to cut holes in drywall for electrical boxes is to use a spiral saw with a drywall router bit. Hang the drywall without cutting out a hole for the box, but make sure you measure and mark where the box is located on the wall. Once you screw in the drywall sheet, drill a small hole into the box void, insert the spiral saw bit, and move it around the edge of the box using the inside wall as a guide. You can also use an oscillating multi-tool with an electrical box cutout for fast, professional results.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

It is possible to apply plaster on the interior or exterior of your home, but we don’t recommend it. Plaster is easy to apply in theory, but in reality, it can be a challenging material to work with, and it’s difficult to get the finished product to look clean, even, and smooth. Many DIYers end up calling in a professional afterward to touch up the area or even redo it entirely because of mistakes they made in the process. Hiring a plaster pro will cost more, but it’s usually the best option to achieve high-quality results.

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