Can you hammer a nail into a stud?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Can you put drywall mud over paint?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-drywall-mud.htm">type of drywall mud</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: Does fumigation go through walls?

• <div><p>While fumigation chemicals cannot pass through solid objects, they will seep into any openings in walls, doors, or other closed spaces. This allows them to get into tight places where pests may be hiding and causing damage, like termites ruining the foundation of your home. It also means that your home needs to ventilate for 48 hours before returning to ensure that no harmful chemicals remain in your space. </p></div>

Q: How do I know if my ceiling is plaster or drywall?

• <div><p>The age of your home can clue you in to whether you have <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-tell-drywall-vs-plaster.htm">plaster or drywall ceilings</a>. Homes built after the &lsquo;70s are more likely to have drywall ceilings and walls, while older homes have plaster. You can also do the pushpin test: A pushpin will go into drywall, whereas it&rsquo;s much harder to push one into a plaster wall. If you&rsquo;re still unsure, ask a drywall professional to let you know which type of ceilings and walls you have. </p></div>

Q: What is the easiest way to remove texture from walls?

• <div><p>The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You&rsquo;ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.</p></div>

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It went great & I was out of town when they came to do the concrete. They moved the patio furniture & my flower plants without hesitation. I highly recommend them. Great Job!
DFM Concrete, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2018
Ray was there a little early and his pricing was great. Real clean, and organized. He replaced our water heater professionally and I highly recommend his service to everybody!
Moreland, Cooling, Heating, & Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2013
I have been researching out door wood boilers. I found strawbale farm on the internet. Prior to speaking to Dave Jacoby owner of straw bale farm. I had interviewed a lot of others. Dave Jacoby is a professional. He is the nicest guy you could possibly ever want to deal with. I also spoke to...
Strawbale Farms Inc
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Reviewed in January 2013
Hawk Mechanical (HM) was called to get heat into the large bedroom. The problem was ultimately fixed in the third visit by connecting a loose wire in the bedroom's thermostat. <br /> The first service tech (and helper) that arrived did not have the knowledge to perform the service. The tech...
Hawk Mechanical
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Reviewed in April 2012
The hard water problem will need to be fixed with a water softening unit. At first, we were going to buy one from the original plumber, but after everything we went through with this guy so far, I think we're going to shop around this time.
Tracy's Mechanical and Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2011
The tech was prompt at arriving, noticed that the water heater did not have a shut off and proceded to drain it with the gas and water still on. He said it was ok for it and was good because the running water would stir up the sediment and allow it to drain. He drained it twice both times with...
Cartwright's Plumbing Heating
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Plant Watering questions, answered by experts

While fumigation chemicals cannot pass through solid objects, they will seep into any openings in walls, doors, or other closed spaces. This allows them to get into tight places where pests may be hiding and causing damage, like termites ruining the foundation of your home. It also means that your home needs to ventilate for 48 hours before returning to ensure that no harmful chemicals remain in your space.

The age of your home can clue you in to whether you have plaster or drywall ceilings. Homes built after the ‘70s are more likely to have drywall ceilings and walls, while older homes have plaster. You can also do the pushpin test: A pushpin will go into drywall, whereas it’s much harder to push one into a plaster wall. If you’re still unsure, ask a drywall professional to let you know which type of ceilings and walls you have.

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.

The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You’ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.

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