What does water damage on a plaster ceiling look like?

• <div><p>Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.</p></div>

What kind of drill bit should I use to drill into a wall stud?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: What causes separation between a wall and ceiling?

• <div><p>A common cause of separation between a wall and the ceiling is truss lift&mdash;this can happen to the ceiling of rooms directly under the attic when the seasons change and wood building materials dry out, shrink, and shift. Roof trusses often dry out at different speeds, and if the bottom pieces dry out faster than the top pieces, they can shrink and pull the attached drywall away from ceilings and walls, causing cracks. Fortunately, truss lift is only a cosmetic problem, not a structural problem, and you can fix it by separating the ceiling drywall from the roof trusses, and patching the cracks.</p></div>

Q: Can you install tongue and groove over drywall?

• <div><p>Many homeowners choose to install tongue and groove over drywall. The great thing about this type of ceiling is that it hides imperfections. If your drywall is a little bit wonky or has some minor damage, the tongue and groove planks should cover it and give it an even appearance. Installation is simplest if you install battens over the existing framing before installing your tongue and groove planks.</p></div>

Q: Are textured walls outdated?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/modern-design.htm">modern home design</a>. </p></div>

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I own a small construction company and We have partnered w Trent and his team on multiple projects from simple drywall repairs to whole remodels and they were very professional and exceeded my expectation?s expectations in all areas
T Square Construction
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Reviewed in May 2025
I hired Kennison for a 4?5 week bathroom remodel. It?s week 6, and all I have is roughed-in plumbing and ungrouted tile. The project has been riddled with delays, no-shows, poor communication, and sloppy work. After demo, I was told we could not execute the original floor plan and had to...
Kennison Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
Jacob and his team are amazing - they are knowledgable about their craft, and do a professional job. On top of that, they are courteous and reliable. They keep the work area clean and they are transparent about the price and payment. Jacob takes care to communicate - we always know what to...
Rivers Edge Home Repair
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Reviewed in January 2024
From drywall through completion of project (spackle and taping, painting, laying flooring, trimwork, and hanging doors). Outstanding coordination, communication, amd cleanup. Beat timeline bybover a week qnd underbudget. Can't ask for better
Pro-Tech Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
The crew paid careful attention to detail when taping and repairing drywall. They painted my ceilings, first floor, two-story stairwell and trim. It all looks brand new! My only regret is not doing it sooner! I would definitely hire them again.
Five Star Paint & Design, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
Arrived on time. Nice guy, very friendly. Got right to work and patched a drywall hole about the size of two fists and another little finger sized hole. Hood repair job. The whole process was pretty quick. Reasonably priced. Exactly what I needed.
MMA Drywall, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
Took floor down to concrete base. Toilet flange rusted. Vanity had leaking pipe. Fixed/changed all. Replaced some drywall which had covered up holes. Removed odd molding & avocado paint. Painted & put up crown molding & tiled floor. Waiting for vanity & .toilet to come. Bathroom looks so...
Marcone Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
We hired Jody Hancock to restain the cedar shakes on our house and also to repair some drywall and paint our main living area. From the onset of both projects we received outstanding service from Jody and Team. He assisted in color choices and prep. The final outcomes both inside and out were...
360 Painting of the Green Mountains
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Reviewed in March 2016
We had damage in a living room of our rental property from a broken pipe in the ceiling. Martin replaced the insulation, repaired the drywall on a ceiling and wall which involved removing a heat register cover. He also painted the wall and ceiling and matched the paint fairly well. I would...
Honey-Do Home Repair
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Reviewed in December 2015
Just call these guys. There. Done. James and his brother, Daniel, came out to move a wall installed TV. I wanted it lower and the job entailed moving two outlets lower as well, then patching the drywall. These two were great: very knowledgable, incredibly professional, highly skilled, very...
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Wendell's Construction & Handyman Service

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"Wendell was so unbelievably helpful with getting my couch inside and making some small adjustments to the entryway to make it fit! He left everything as he found it and was so professional and helpful"

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"David, did a good job completing what was asked. Reason for not five stars is clean up and took longer than expected which might not be fair waiting in siding."

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"Great customer service! Emilio communicated extra problems and helped us deal with them as well as the ceiling replacement! I have more projects that they will come back and complete in the spring!"

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"We have used Northern Oaks property management for several projects on our home. Dakota was knowledgeable took his time and even recommended somebody else for one project we had that he wasn’t comfortable doing. Really appreciated His knowledge and honesty would absolutely recommend Northern Oaks to any of my friends looking for stuff done around their homes."

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Builder Bros

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Builder Bros Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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"Timely response, met expectations and commitments, totally fair priced and recommend to anyone looking to have drywall tape/mud done!"

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Drywall questions, answered by experts

Look for flaking paint or air bubbles that burst and then flake away. Paint will begin to flake after being exposed to minimal moisture or water, so it’s a good indicator of any water damage. If you notice your paint starting to flake, feel the plaster underneath to see if it is soft or damp.

A common cause of separation between a wall and the ceiling is truss lift—this can happen to the ceiling of rooms directly under the attic when the seasons change and wood building materials dry out, shrink, and shift. Roof trusses often dry out at different speeds, and if the bottom pieces dry out faster than the top pieces, they can shrink and pull the attached drywall away from ceilings and walls, causing cracks. Fortunately, truss lift is only a cosmetic problem, not a structural problem, and you can fix it by separating the ceiling drywall from the roof trusses, and patching the cracks.

Many homeowners choose to install tongue and groove over drywall. The great thing about this type of ceiling is that it hides imperfections. If your drywall is a little bit wonky or has some minor damage, the tongue and groove planks should cover it and give it an even appearance. Installation is simplest if you install battens over the existing framing before installing your tongue and groove planks.

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.

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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