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Avatar for Mil's Painting & Construction
Mil's Painting & Construction
4.6(
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Chestnut Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I’m so happy I went with Mil’s Painting and Construction. After dreading painting my bedroom again. Milton came to my home to give an estimate which I thought was more than reasonable. He and his team arrived on time, and they were meticulous with their work. My bedroom looks great and I couldn’t be happier with the completed job."
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MOST IMPORTANT WORKS
MOST IMPORTANT WORKS
MOST IMPORTANT WORKS
MOST IMPORTANT WORKS

+114

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Anthony Remodeling Services
5.0(
26
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Chestnut Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We here’s Anthony to replace damaged sheetrock in a bedroom and repaint the room. He was extremely courteous, respectful of us, our home and our time and did an excellent job at communicating, doing a beautiful job on the room and a thorough cleanup. All at a fair price! Highly recommend him."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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M. M. Carpentry & Construction Corp.
4.9(
60
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Chestnut Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Miguel did an excellent job on fixing the holes in my drywall. It looks as if nothing ever happened. Also he fixed my door frame and it looks brand new. Very professional and clean work. Thank you Miguel"
Diane James
Diane James
Diane James
Diane James
Diane James

+6

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sam The Man Home Solutions, LLC
4.7(
42
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Chestnut Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sam the Man did several remodels in my home. I had 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen ( with a wall that was removed) and the basement. Every room was brought down to the studs. Sam is very neat, clean and knew exactly what look I was trying to achieve. He even helped me pick out the kitchen cabinets. Sam goes above and beyond my expectations. 5 stars is just not enough."
TV Wall mount
TV Wall mount
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair
Drywall Repair

+130

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tigers Handyman Service, Inc.
4.7(
88
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Drywall - Repair

Serving Chestnut Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had two rooms painted . The two painters were punctual . They did a great job in the two rooms. They cleaned up as they worked. When they ended day one everything was stored out of sight and the rooms were clean, so it was very easy to stay in the house while they were painting."
Gutter restoration
Gutter restoration.
slate & copper Repair.
slate and copper.
Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Elite Work Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
174
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Drywall - InstallDrywall - Repair

Serving Chestnut Ridge, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our siding was beginning to fall off and needed some work.I called Elite work home improvement and after a phone call the workmen showed up, examined the damage, said what he would need to do and we had our siding done in no time!"
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects
Roof/Chimney Projects

+201

Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Yes, any parts of drywall that are wet or overly moist will need to be replaced. Drywall is intended to be dry (it’s in the name, after all.), as excess moisture can lead to mold and mildew and eventually corrode your home’s foundational building pieces. Do regular inspections in your home to make sure all your plumbing is intact and in good condition—this will go a long way toward preventing leaks.

Choose a drill bit that is the size of the screws of the anchors you will use. You aren’t drilling through metal or concrete—hopefully—so any standard twist, wooden or all-purpose drill bit will work fine. It’s also important to have a screwdriver capable of drilling through the drywall and into the stud. The good news is most available drills, even the older ones, can do this with no issue.

Ceiling-mounted curtains won’t damage the ceiling if they’re installed properly. Using the right anchors or securing the brackets into joists will ensure the curtain weight is properly supported and prevent damage. However, overtightening screws, using weak anchors, or repeatedly removing and reinstalling hardware in the same spot can cause cracking or sagging over time. In that case, you might have to call a pro for ceiling repair.

A 50-pound mirror can be hung on drywall, but only if it has the support of strong hardware. Ideally, you can find the studs behind the drywall and attach the mirror to them; this will give your mirror better stability. Otherwise, confirm that you are using anchors appropriate to the weight of the mirrors. Another technique is to use French cleats—two pieces of wood that fit together, with one piece attached to the wall and the other to the mirror. This allows the weight to be distributed over a wider area.

Although they have similar applications, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Their primary differences lie in their composition, consistency, and ideal use cases.

Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it thicker than joint compound. It dries quickly and is easy to sand, which makes it ideal for small wall repair projects like filling nail holes or patching minor damage.

Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum. It is primarily used for large-scale projects, such as taping and finishing the seams on newly installed drywall. It tends to shrink more than spackle and can be more difficult to spread.

While both products can be used to fill small depressions and cracks, spackle cannot replace joint compound for taping and mudding new drywall. Conversely, you can often use joint compound for small patching jobs typically done with spackle.

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