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Avatar for JRG Remodeling
JRG Remodeling
4.9(
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Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jorge and his crew did a great job with our drywall project! Their prices are very fair, the quality of their work is fantastic, and they got the job done faster than I expected. Jorge was also very easy to communicate and coordinate with. We’ll definitely be hiring them again. Thank you!"
Home remodel
Floor installation
Home remodel
Home remodel
Tile cabinets paint trim appliance installed

+54

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr Handyman of Munster - Cedar Lake
5.0(
4
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Handyman did a great job with fixing my drywall on my 3 bedroom apartment. The team was timely and precise. They also repainted and added some trim on spots that needed replacing. They got my unit move in ready and looking brand new!"
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Cellar Door Replace
Door Before/After
Drywall Repair
Fence Before Repair

+3

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bathtub Refinishing & More, LLC
4.9(
7
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Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a lot done! First Tony introduced us to Luis. Highly recommend him. He?s an excellent worker,does very professional work. He drywalled our entire bathroom and painted it. Installed a new toilet. Replaced our old surround with beautiful tiles and even put up shelves and bars in the tub for our future years!? Job very well done! Thank you Luis. Then we met Dennis. Yet another hard worker,prompt and ready to work. He refinished our ancient of days bath tub. Now it looks completely new! We not only are happy with the job but both guys were really good about cleaning up the mess. We highly recommend this crew,they know what they?re doing. They don?t dilly dally,they get the work done and done well. Thanks guys"
Bathroom
Bathroom refinishing
Kitchen remodeling
Bathtub and tile Refinishing
Kitchen remodel

+18

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
HandyPro of Northwest Indiana
2.6(
221
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Guys did a fantastic job with the drywall repair to my ceiling. The only complaint I would have is I had to clean up some of the insulation/drywall when finished. But for the price and quality of work, I was more than willing to do that. I would definitely recommend them."
 Free no-obligation estimates!
 Hard to reach areas
 Patched holes and painted
 Before
 New steel indoor/outdoor ramp

+15

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Robert Anthony Renovations
5.0(
1
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Serving Cedar Lake, IN and surrounding areas

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"We had an excellent experience working with Robert Anthony from start to finish. They were professional, responsive, and incredibly detail-oriented throughout our kitchen remodel. His team completed our renovation on time, kept the workspace clean, and communicated with us every step of the way. The quality of the craftsmanship exceeded our expectations, and you can truly tell they take pride in their work. They transformed our kitcjen beautifully and made the entire process smooth and stress-free for my family. We are beyond happy with our kitchen and we couldn’t recommended him more."
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

A utility knife is sharp enough to score the drywall and it may work in a pinch for outlet box holes. However, one of the best tools for drywall when you need to make exact cuts for an outlet box quickly is a drywall saw. This handheld tool has a longer blade than a utility knife, so it penetrates the thickness of the drywall easily. The design of its handle and the teeth in its blade make it easier to control while cutting quicker than you can with a utility knife.

Depending on the place where the cutting error occurred, you may be able to fix it. Learning how to patch a hole in drywall is challenging, but if you can tape and mud drywall, you can do it. Having said that, patching is time consuming. Early in the installation process, you may find that it’s easier and far less time consuming to just start over with a new sheet of drywall, cutting a new hole in the right spot. You may be able to use part of the incorrectly cut piece elsewhere, so it’s not completely wasted.

Furring strips, thin strips of wood or metal, are not always required for ceiling drywall installation. If the ceiling surface is even and in good condition, drywall can be directly attached to the ceiling joists using screws. However, furring strips become essential when dealing with irregular surfaces or when additional insulation or soundproofing is needed. They create a level substrate for attaching the drywall. Ultimately, the decision to use furring strips depends on the condition of the existing ceiling and the specific requirements of the project.

Pros ensure smooth finishes and lasting repairs, avoiding visible patches.

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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