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  Masters: Ornamental Gypsum

  Ornamental Gypsum is the right term for all that plaster molding you find in the classic old homes, and more and more in new modern homes.There are two basic types of molding. One has all the fancy carving, and it is literally done with a silicone mold taken off of a sculpture or an existing ...
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  How do you repair a tear in a vinyl floor?

  Sharon in Toronto has a small tear in her kitchen vinyl floor, that none of the kids own up to. How to repair it?A pro will use a special "seamer" that matches the brand of floor for the right chemicals. For a good DIY patch, use transparent silicone.Cut it a little more if necessary to clean ...
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  Removing broken light bulbs from their sockets

  Although half a potato will sometimes actually work to remove a broken light bulb from its socket, the gadget in the photo works every time. It is a rubber tipped socket that fits the center part of the light bulb. The plastic base can be screwed onto a broom stick. Remember if you are looking...
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  Removing Wallpaper

  When your wallpaper is glossy or very heavy, the steam or chemical strippers that you use to release the glue, can't get to the glue very well. The trick is to score the paper before using these things and there are several tools on the market for scoring wallpaper. The one I like most is calle...
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  Drywall Nail Pops

  Maureen in Abbotsford BC has nail heads popping out of her walls a bit all over the house. This is unfortunately so common that the term "nail popping" is used to refer to nail heads showing up in drywall. The problem is that there is a space between the drywall and the stud, and when someone l...
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  OVERVIEW: Sound Proofing

  In this TV segment we followed a sound proofing specialist through a home, testing it for problems, and indicating some solutions. Elsewhere in this database you will find more through discussions on soundproofing various parts of your house.The photo shows the use of Z-bars or resilient bars on...
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  Ghosting-Dust Marks

  In some houses there are strange dark marks that seem to follow cathedral ceiling joists, or even wall studs. Paint as you like and they keep coming back. You need to know what causes these marks if you want to eliminate them.
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  Using Resilient Channels

  Installing drywall panels onto resilient channels is one of the first lines of defense against sound transmition through walls or ceilings. Here is a summary overview of their use.  Notice there are more details in one of the videos which follow.
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  Working With Knives

  Working with drywall knives is a little like eating with chopsticks.  It is all about controlling the drywall compound, keeping it centred on your tools and not dripping down your arms.