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>

Do you need to skim coat new drywall?

• <div><p>If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/diy-drywall-repair-tips-expert.htm">repair your drywall</a> and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-sand-drywall.htm">sand it</a> for a smooth finish before painting.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
I called several plumbers. Most wanted $80 just to give an estemate. Glenns Plumbing LLC and 1 other company gave me a free estemate. Glenns was almost half the price and after much conversation it was more than apparent that he knew what he was talking about and was a professional plan. In the...
Glenns Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
There was a defect in a newly replaced faucet (replaced 3 months earlier by a handyman - NEVER use a handyman!) which caused the water to build up and overflow from the bathroom cabinet onto the floor, saturating all items stored there. Fortunately, I have a tile floor. I don't use that...
FERGIES PLUMBING & HEATING
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Reviewed in January 2016
I live in a house that serviced by Redden Plumbing and Mechanical at the request of my landlord. <br /> 1. The first visit consisted of drain pipe clog clearing and pipe maintenance under the kitchen sink that left the sink pipes damaged and leaking everywhere. Leaving water damage in the house...
Redden Plumbing and Mechanical
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Reviewed in July 2015
Arrived on time, completed work and cleaned up after. Cost was a bit high but water leak had to be stopped. <br />
SCHENCK NURSERY & LANDSCAPE CO
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Reviewed in December 2014
<p>I went online to shop around for a good price since I couldn't afford an expensive bill. It was fairly a simple job. I needed the two water hose valves replaced outside my house. They were leaking. One of the valves was in a difficult position, so understandably it took longer than the other....
Super Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
Let me begin by saying that this company is always the most professional and reliable in Roswell. No matter what, if I call Fulkerson I know that they will get the job done. The water heater was easily changed out which is something we have to do every 8 years or so in this town because of the...
Fulkerson Services Inc
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Reviewed in February 2014
As an out-of-state owner, it can be difficult to arrange visits for new vendors and come to an understanding about project scope. Mr. Milligan was candid and easy to communicate with as he assessed and reported on the work tasks. He was honest in his own comfort level and capabilities,...
Milligan Contracting
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Reviewed in July 2013
Jordan Cillis from and quot;Carpet Clinicand quot; was very professional, and came in and assessed the problem. He then went to work to dry the carpet, and check for any problems with the drywall by using infrared to see where all the moisture was, and where it was coming from. It took a few...
CARPET CLINIC INC
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Reviewed in September 2012
We contracted him to do the work, and his crew came twice. The first visit was to remove the damaged sections and completely repair the walls of the house. He rebuilt the walls, applied Crackmaster, sealed, patched, removed raised portions of stucco and leveled all voids and cracks to the...
BluSky NM Drywall Lath & Plaster Inc
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Plant Watering questions, answered by experts

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

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.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

While certain types of textured walls can seem dated (looking at you, popcorn), textured walls are a common sight in both older and more modern homes. The main reason textured walls may be here to stay is that they are an excellent way to hide minor imperfections on a wall and give it a finished appearance. Some homeowners think a coat of paint on drywall is a bit industrial-looking. However, that look works perfectly in modern home design.

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