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2. Spackling paste - Wikipedia

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   Spackling paste or spackle is a putty used to fill holes, small cracks, and other minor surface defects in wood, drywall, and plaster. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Typically, spackling is composed of gypsum plaster from hydrated calcium sulfate and glue .

3. Joint compound - Wikipedia

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   Kitchen renovation spackling to cover holes and tape between sheetrock boards Drywall with joint compound applied.. Joint compound (also known as drywall compound, drywall mud, joint cement or mastic) is a white powder of primarily gypsum dust mixed with water to form a paste the consistency of cake frosting, which is spread onto drywall and sanded when dry to create a seamless base for paint ...

4. Home repair - Wikipedia

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   Home repair involves the diagnosis and resolution of problems in a home, and is related to home maintenance to avoid such problems. Many types of repairs are " do it yourself " (DIY) projects, while others may be so complicated, time-consuming or risky as to require the assistance of a qualified handyperson , property manager , contractor ...

5. What not to fix when selling a home: 7 updates to skip (and ...

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   What not to fix before selling. ... $100 to $300 for professional drywall repair and touch-up painting and $50 to $150 for baseboard repairs and caulking. ... (nail holes, scuffs)

6. Dutchman (repair) - Wikipedia

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   A dutchman, or in some uses graving piece, is a matching piece of good material used to replace a relatively small damaged area that has been cut out of a larger item, to avoid having to replace the entire item; or, any of various techniques for accomplishing such a repair. In some cases, the meaning has been extended to include small pieces ...

7. 7 Creative Hobbies to Take Up in the New Year - AOL

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   Master the basic stitches, and this skill proves useful everywhere in the home: Use it to mend a seam, repair small holes in sweaters and socks, or make a pretty tomato pincushion. Begin small ...