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Mr Fix It
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Earlville, IL and surrounding areas

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Handyman Services – Professional Summary\n\nI am a reliable, hardworking handyman and proud small Christian business owner committed to quality workmanship and honest service. I have experience with drywall repair, interior and exterior painting, staining, LVP and LVT flooring installation, deck building and repairs, pergola construction, and general home improvements. I take pride in paying attention to detail, keeping my work area clean, communicating clearly, and showing up when I say I will. I believe in treating every customer and their home with respect, honesty, and integrity. My goal is to do the job right the first time and provide dependable service that customers can trust.\n\nReliable. Honest. Hardworking. Quality You Can Count On.

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Drywall FAQs, answered by experts

There is no way to cut drywall without making dust, but you can reduce the amount of dust and especially the dangerous airborne particles by using manual cutting tools. Using a utility knife to score and snap your drywall will minimize dust production, and a jab saw for cutting cutouts for boxes and fixtures will generate almost no airborne dust. Even if you use these methods, you should still wear a respirator and safety goggles to avoid damage to your lungs and eyes.

While it’s most common to sand plaster dry, it is possible to wet-sand plaster, too. Doing so can reduce the amount of plaster dust released into the air and make it easier to work in smaller, more delicate areas (such as around wall trim). However, some people find that wet sanding leads to more imperfections, which is why larger walls are more often dry sanded to ensure an even finish.

Yes, you can hammer a nail into a wall stud. But before you do, it’s important to confirm that you’re actually nailing into a stud—and not wiring, pipes, or ductwork. To check, find a few more studs in the wall, then measure to make sure they’re either 16 or 24 inches apart.

You can put drywall mud over paint to even out the surface or entirely resurface it. Sand the surface with 280-grit sandpaper, vacuum the debris and dust with a shop vac, and clean it with a slightly damp cloth. Allow the surface to dry. Apply drywall primer, especially if you’re skim-coating an entire wall. Apply the right type of drywall mud over the surface and smooth it with a trowel. Allow the layer to cure fully, then sand it before applying another layer or painting it.

There are a few ways to figure out if your walls are plaster or drywall, but the pushpin method is probably the easiest option. To try it, choose a part of your wall where you can insert a pushpin or thumbtack without leaving an obvious mark. If it goes in easily, you have drywall. But if the wall is tough to penetrate, that’s plaster.

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