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2. What's the Actual Difference Between Sheetrock and Drywall? - AOL

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   1/4-inch drywall: The thinnest of all drywall options, this is most commonly used as a material to mend large drywall holes or cracks. It's ideal for walls with a subtle curve to them as the thin ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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 ...

5. Molly (fastener) - Wikipedia

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   A machine screw is screwed into the sleeve, causing the anchor to bend, expand, spread and grip against the inside of the hole or behind it (in hollow contexts such as drywall over stud cavities, or hollow doors). [1] Mollies come in various diameters and grip lengths (shank lengths) for different drywall thicknesses and to support different ...

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

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   A loose outlet cover or single dead outlet typically won't affect your sale price enough to justify repair costs. Cost to replace: $50 to $200 per outlet for professional repair and $500 to $2,000 ...

7. Fiberglass mesh - Wikipedia

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   Drywall finishers also use this tape to patch holes. The most common hole in the drywall generally occurs where a doorknob has hit a wall too many times. If it is only slightly damaged, a couple of short pieces of the tape will be formed into a square and placed over the hole. A joint compound will then be applied directly to it.