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Avatar for Ken's Home Improvement and Repair Services
Ken's Home Improvement and Repair Services
4.8(
50
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Kenâ s Home Improvement to do a drywall repair after my son accidentally put a hole in the wall with his foot. When I talk to Ken on the phone, was very professional. He had me explained exactly what happened, I sent him a text with the picture of the hole and he was able to quote me a price right over the phone. Ken was prompt, polite, and neat and performed the work in a timely and professional manner. I highly recommend Kenâ s Home Improvement and plan on hiring Ken again for additional work that I need to have completed"
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
Chimney repair
Kitchen

+1

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Valet Pros LLC
5.0(
14
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Drywall - RepairDrywall - Install

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic experience. The Home Valet team was professional, thorough, and clearly understood what our home needed. They offered smart recommendations and handy “pro tips” for ongoing upkeep—we couldn’t be happier."
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+6

260 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Titan Remodeling and Cleaning
5.0(
20
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Drywall - Install - For BusinessDrywall - Repair - For Business

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Titan Remodeling & Cleaning did a fantastic job painting the exterior of our home. The team was professional, punctual, and paid close attention to every detail. They properly prepared all surfaces, protected our landscaping, and delivered a beautiful, high-quality finish. Our home looks brand new, and we’ve received so many compliments from neighbors. The entire process was smooth, and the crew was respectful and easy to work with. I highly recommend Titan Remodeling & Cleaning for any exterior painting project. Excellent workmanship and outstanding customer service!"
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

+16

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Blue Built, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Drywall - Install - For Business

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Bluebuilt did an amazing job getting my home ready for sale. They repaired and skim coated the walls, fixed all the holes and imperfections, and painted everything beautifully. The stairway, basement walls, and other areas look brand new. They were efficient, professional, and paid great attention to detail. The house looks so much better now. Highly recommend!"
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting
Painting

+2

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Omar Remodeling LLC
5.0(
5
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Drywall - Install - For Business

Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did such an amazing job on my bathroom remodel! Everything came out even better than I hoped, and you can really see the care and detail they put into their work. The team was super easy to work with, professional, and made the whole process stress free. I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+1

Response time30 mins
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

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.

Whether you need drywall anchors depends on your specific project, particularly where you are hanging an item. Drywall anchors are not necessary if you can drive a screw directly into a wooden stud behind the wall, as the stud provides sufficient support. However, since studs are not present everywhere in a wall, you will need to use drywall anchors if you are hanging an object in a location without a stud. For very lightweight items, picture hanging strips can also be a suitable alternative.

You’ll want to inspect your plaster walls for signs of damage before painting. If you notice soft spots, deep cracks, bubbling, or areas where the plaster is crumbling or pulling away from the wall, it likely needs repair. While small hairline cracks are common and likely cosmetic, you should address larger issues before painting to ensure a quality, smooth finish.

You can paint over drywall mud about 24 hours after application, but the exact timing depends on factors like humidity, temperature, and the thickness of the mud. For the best results, ensure the mud is completely dry to the touch and has changed from a darker gray to a lighter, chalky white. Don’t forget to sand and prime the drywall surface before you paint to create a smooth, even finish.

The time it takes for thinset to dry is determined by your room’s ambient temperature and humidity levels. Assuming the average humidity level is around 40% with an average temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, thinset can dry within 48 hours. Lower temperatures and higher humidity can extend the curing process beyond 72 hours, while high heat and zero humidity can shorten the curing process. However, thinset can crack if it dries too fast.

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