When should I not use drywall anchors?

• <div><p>Drywall anchors aren’t necessary if there’s a stud behind the wall where you’ll be working. Studs are strong enough to support screws on their own, but they don’t run throughout the wall. If you’re doing a project that involves the entire wall and not just one part (like hanging a small painting or photo), odds are you’ll need drywall anchors at some point in the process. </p></div>

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Q: Do you put mesh on before or after drywall mud?

• <div><p>Whether you apply the drywall mesh before or after drywall mud depends on the type of patch it is. For self-adhesive patches, you&rsquo;ll put the patch down first and then coat it with mud. Mesh patches that are not self-adhesive will require you to put mud down first and then press the mesh into it, followed by additional coats of mud.</p></div>

Q: When should I not use drywall anchors?

• <div><p>Drywall anchors aren&rsquo;t necessary if there&rsquo;s a stud behind the wall where you&rsquo;ll be working. Studs are strong enough to support screws on their own, but they don&rsquo;t run throughout the wall. If you&rsquo;re doing a project that involves the entire wall and not just one part (like hanging a small painting or photo), odds are you&rsquo;ll need drywall anchors at some point in the process. </p></div>

Q: Do you have to replace drywall after water damage?

• <div><p>Drywall can get wet and dry out without sustaining permanent damage, but only if the water damage is minor. If you have a small leak and are quick to correct the issue and set up blower fans and dehumidifiers, your drywall should dry out. If the leak is persistent, the drywall becomes totally waterlogged, or mold begins forming on the drywall, you should remove and replace it.</p></div>

Q: How do you cut drywall without making dust?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: When hanging drywall, do you start at the top or bottom?

• <div><p>You should always work from top to bottom when <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/drywall-installation.htm">hanging drywall</a>. There are a few reasons for this. For one, starting at the top makes it easier to create a straight wall between the ceiling and the wall. Plus, moving downward lets you avoid any awkward gaps at the top. It&rsquo;s easier to deal with gaps at the bottom because you can cut the drywall to fit the space or cover the gap with baseboard trim.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2016
Sat 7/18/2015 8:46 PM Allen from ServiceMaster called 317-205-4683 he came out to the house about 9:40 PM looked at the water damage Tue 7/21/2015 12:24 PM Anne Goetz (insurance adjuster) called about ServiceMaster. Tue 7/21/2015 1:05 PM Allen from ServiceMaster called 317-205-4683 said he...
ServiceMaster Restoration by Westphal
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Reviewed in February 2015
Shawn came right away and gave me a quote. He was priced very well and sounded like he knew what he was talking about. He also had his side kick jerry (who is a complete joke) fast talking and giving out enjoy promises. After 2 other estimates I decided to roll with p.s. Renovations. The job was...
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Reviewed in November 2014
First the A/C unit turned off automatically because too much coolant had been put on and the pressure rose so much the factory preset overload switch activated. Second when it was time for heat to come on the auxillary heat would cause the circuit breaker to trip. So Beard came out and said...
BEARD HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in September 2013
Brian has worked on my house on several occasions. He has stained our deck, rebuilt our balcony railings, repaired drywall, etc. I have always been extremely pleased with his work. We have moved many times, and used many contractors/handymen over the years. Brian is quite simply and quot;THE...
Universal Renovations, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2010
I hired Skillern to replace 2 drywall areas in 2 bath's , to re-grout and re-caulk like new ,so I thought. I signed a contract, (NEVER SIGN A CONTRACT), to have HIM grout and caulk in a timely manner, scraping old, replacing with new,SO I THOUGHT> BUT he applied both over the old... He told...
SKILLERN HOME & PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT INC
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Reviewed in October 2004
THEY ACTUALLY SHOWED UP WITH DRYWALL TO BE HUNG WHEN WE HAD SAID THAT WE WERE STILL IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING BIDS. IT WASN'T A PROBLEM JUST A BIG SURPRISE. THEY HANDLED THE SITUATION VERY PROFESSIONALLY IN THE END. IF THEY WERE MORE REASONABLY PRICED, WE WOULD HAVE GONE WITH THEM.
Ike Coates Drywall
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