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Can You Put Drywall Over Drywall? (How To)

To put drywall over drywall, cut sheets for the ceiling, and trim spaces for electrical fixtures. Mark the stud locations on adjacent ceiling panels, place sheets over them and drive five screws. Repeat until you cover the whole area. Trim along the doors and windows, apply drywall compound over the seams, and sand to finish.

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Can You Put Vinyl Siding Over Old/Existing Siding? (How To)

To put vinyl siding over old/existing siding, you will first need to inspect the original siding for damage. Use furring and foam to fix any part of the original siding that isn’t flat. Some old sidings have bevels that make installing vinyl siding more difficult. Wood siding is notorious for this.

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Can You Put Ceramic/Porcelain on Stairs? (How To)

Your ceramic/porcelain tile on stairs project will require that you use whole tiles at the rear of your stair tread. Then, when you’ve run out of these, you should use the cut pieces in order to fill out the rest. Ensure that the sizes are as close as possible to fit each stair so you can minimize how much you have to cut. 

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Paint Cost Estimator / Calculator

When trying to estimate the cost of painting the home, it is important to keep every factor necessary in mind. Knowing the square footage being painted can help you to get an estimate for the material and the labor. There may also be other factors that will affect the price, such as fixing walls and ceilings before they are painted.

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Siding Cost Estimator / Calculator

Using a siding cost estimator is the best way to get a good idea of what you will spend to put siding on your home. It is essentially taking the square footage of the home by multiplying the length by the width and then multiplying it by the cost per square foot. Add in any extras, such as preparation and overage and you have your rough estimate.

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