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>

How do I find a reliable drywall installer?

• <div><p>You should start looking for a drywall installer by choosing a local company with positive online reviews and ratings with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Next, confirm that the professional is properly licensed using Angi’s <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">contractor licensing tool</a>, and ask the installer if they are fully insured. It’s a good idea to ask for recent customer references and call them to get their honest opinion about the contractor and their work. You can also ask the installer if they guarantee their work or provide a workmanship warranty.</p></div>

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Q: Can I do my own plastering?

• <div><p>It is possible to apply plaster on the interior or exterior of your home, but we don&rsquo;t recommend it. Plaster is easy to apply in theory, but in reality, it can be a challenging material to work with, and it&rsquo;s difficult to get the finished product to look clean, even, and smooth. Many DIYers end up calling in a professional afterward to touch up the area or even redo it entirely because of mistakes they made in the process. Hiring a plaster pro will cost more, but it&rsquo;s usually the best option to achieve high-quality results.</p></div>

Q: How do you fix a small hole in drywall without a patch?

• <div><p>If you only have tiny holes in your drywall (for example, dents or nail marks), you probably won&rsquo;t need a patch kit. Instead, you can plug the hole with a small amount of spackle. Once the spackle dries, you can sand the area and paint over it&mdash;just like you would in the steps outlined above. </p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to skim coat drywall?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cost-to-skim-coat-drywall.htm">cost to skim coat drywall</a> is <b>$1.15 to $1.35 per square foot</b>. Most of the cost is labor, for the necessary skills to apply the skim coat with precision using high-quality tools. This is a job better left to the professionals for the best outcomes. </p></div>

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Last update on August 17, 2018

Reviewed in August 2018
Excellent service, explained everything and set my mind at ease as I thought it was something I had done to warrant my roach infestation. No more bugs thanks to Hadlow Pest Control!
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Reviewed in May 2018
Chris and Theresa are the most kind and nice people I have every worked with. The crew was pleasant and did a great job
360 Painting of Albuquerque
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Reviewed in August 2014
Excellent company. SHowed up quickly and did the job. <br />
Claiborne Refrigeration Co Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
Charles, the owner of the company, came out and gave me a set price for all of the work. He also estimated the time that the work would take. He promised that he would be very careful of the nearby structures but also comforted me with the $2 million insurance that he carries on his company....
A Cut Above Tree Service
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Reviewed in December 2013
Very satisfied with his work. Came in and went right to work. I would use him again and I will recommend him to whoever need their chimney cleaned. <br />
Cinderfella Chimney Sweep
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Reviewed in January 2013
I just got home from Dallas and my husband was out of town and the A/C was blowing hot air. I called WT Denton that night and their answering service answered and an technicain called within 10 min however it was to late for a technician to come out that night. I was a little upset because the...
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Plant Watering questions, answered by experts

It is possible to apply plaster on the interior or exterior of your home, but we don’t recommend it. Plaster is easy to apply in theory, but in reality, it can be a challenging material to work with, and it’s difficult to get the finished product to look clean, even, and smooth. Many DIYers end up calling in a professional afterward to touch up the area or even redo it entirely because of mistakes they made in the process. Hiring a plaster pro will cost more, but it’s usually the best option to achieve high-quality results.

If you only have tiny holes in your drywall (for example, dents or nail marks), you probably won’t need a patch kit. Instead, you can plug the hole with a small amount of spackle. Once the spackle dries, you can sand the area and paint over it—just like you would in the steps outlined above.

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.

The cost to skim coat drywall is $1.15 to $1.35 per square foot. Most of the cost is labor, for the necessary skills to apply the skim coat with precision using high-quality tools. This is a job better left to the professionals for the best outcomes.

You should start looking for a drywall installer by choosing a local company with positive online reviews and ratings with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Next, confirm that the professional is properly licensed using Angi’s contractor licensing tool, and ask the installer if they are fully insured. It’s a good idea to ask for recent customer references and call them to get their honest opinion about the contractor and their work. You can also ask the installer if they guarantee their work or provide a workmanship warranty.

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