What is a Drywall Rasp For?
What is a Drywall Rasp For? You may have seen these little hand tools and wondered what the heck they are actually used for. After all, one of the great advantages of drywall is that not only is it cheap, it’s standardized. Those 8-foot panels are so handy partly because...
How to Mud and Tape
How to Mud and Tape Doing drywall work may seem daunting if you’re just starting out but it is absolutely within the ability of most home DIYers as long as you’re willing to have a little patience. While that’s true in general, nowhere is it more true than in the...
Taping Knife Versus Putty Knife
Taping Knife Versus Putty Knife Putty knives (also commonly known as a Joint Knife) and taping knives look very similar – flat, relatively wide blades attached to a handle, so what’s the difference? Are they interchangeable? Is a putty knife just smaller taping knife? These are pretty common questions, especially...
How to Use Drywall Stilts
How to Use Drywall Stilts If you’ve never used drywall stilts before, they can seem a bit intimidating. They look complicated, have moving parts – not to mention that working at heights can make some people nervous. Fortunately, they are quite simple to use and a great way to speed...