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>

Does it matter which way you lay drywall?

• <div><p>It doesn’t matter which way you lay drywall, and you can choose to install it horizontally or vertically depending on the size of the wall and how tall the ceiling is. It’s easier to lay drywall sheets vertically if you have a taller ceiling, but laying sheets horizontally makes it easier to apply joint compound. </p></div>

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Q: Can I add a pocket door to an existing wall?

• <div><p>Yes, you can usually add a pocket door to an existing wall if it&rsquo;s not load-bearing. If you don&rsquo;t know, check with a professional. Installing a pocket door on a non-load-bearing interior wall is easiest, with no hidden electrical, plumbing, or ductwork. If you don&rsquo;t know how to check this, hiring a pro to check for you or completing the project is best.</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: Does it matter which way you lay drywall?

• <div><p>It doesn&rsquo;t matter which way you lay drywall, and you can choose to install it horizontally or vertically depending on the size of the wall and how tall the ceiling is. It&rsquo;s easier to lay drywall sheets vertically if you have a taller ceiling, but laying sheets horizontally makes it easier to apply joint compound. </p></div>

Q: Can you put a backsplash on drywall?

• <div><p>You can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/can-you-put-backsplash-on-drywall.htm">install backsplash on kitchen drywall</a>, as long as you ensure your drywall is clean and dry before you apply the tiles. Your kitchen walls should be made of green board drywall, which is moisture-resistant. If you don&rsquo;t have green board where your new backsplash will go, you should swap it out.</p></div>

Q: Should there be a gap between a drywall wall and the ceiling?

• <div><p>There shouldn&rsquo;t be any gaps between your walls and ceiling. These can be fixed with joint compound but that is only a fix, and it&rsquo;s much better if your drywall fits correctly in the first place. Sometimes gaps can appear if your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/8-signs-homes-foundation-trouble.htm">foundation shifts significantly</a> but if this is the case, you have a much bigger problem than patching drywall.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2016
Did some drywall and plastering and painting work for me. He did a good job and had good manners. When it was all done it ended up costing a little less than it was initially going to. He showed up when he said he would. He never left a mess. He did an excellent job.
Steele's Construction & Drywall
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Reviewed in May 2013
We had a tornado June 26, 2011. I called several contractors and noone but RPMS responded positively and did exactly what they said they would do. They repaired our home from start to finish. The work was great and guaranteed.
Real Property Maintenance Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2014
It went great. It’s the second time we actually used them in a year. He is great to work with. Price was reasonable.
Burkholder Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
This Husband & Wife (which I loved that they work together) were amazing. They were efficient, friendly, and adamant about doing it RIGHT! Waited a long time to get this done and it was worth the wait after finding the right people for the job! The best part about them is they totally cleaned...
Thibodeau home improvements
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Reviewed in June 2012
They took great care to put paper rolls and poly tarp everywhere to cover the floors, furniture, coutertops and any exposed areas. The contractor stayed in contact on site and by phone throughout the job. It was done in a matter of a few days and because I was going to bring more work his way,...
EWERT'S DRYWALL INC
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Reviewed in March 2016
Installation went much faster than what was initially communicated. The team was professional and CLEAN! I could not be happier with the work performed and plan on using this team as I complete more projects in my home.
WOLF'S DRYWALL INC
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Reviewed in September 2013
Excellent. He was polite, kept us informed on progress. Asked our opinion throughout the entire process. Highly recommended. Will be hiring him to finish our basement in the future.
Top Notch Construction
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Reviewed in February 2013
We moved to Alma NE in October. We had contacted James Bowen to give us an estimate on a remodel of the home we purchased. We wanted to put in a new front door, remove 2 bedrooms walls which also involved removal of a supporting wall. We were removing the 2 bedrooms so that we could have a open...
Quality Custom Carpentry
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Reviewed in August 2011
This was a very frustrating experience. It started out well but as it progressed, deteriorated to something I just wanted to be over. More hours were spent cleaning up trim and fixtures after the interior texture than should have been and could have been spent painting. Professionalism also...
JC Home Improvements
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Reviewed in July 2010
Javier seemed like a nice person and a good carpenter. However Javier cut corners when possible. Every time I asked about something he did wrong he always had some cheesy excuse. When we asked for something to be done he would argue and make an excuse on why not to do it. Javier never showed up...
Javier Amezcua Home Improvement
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