PatchwiseWalls, Paint & Floors
Drywall patches, painting math, caulking, squeaky floors and hanging things securely.
How Much Paint Do I Need? Room Paint Calculator + Buying Guide
Calculate exactly how many gallons of paint you need for walls and ceiling, with doors, windows, coats and coverage. Plus tips to avoid running short.
6 min readWalls, Paint & FloorsHow to Patch a Hole in Drywall: Nail Holes to Fist-Sized
Step-by-step drywall repair for every hole size: spackle for nail holes, mesh patches for medium holes and a cut-in patch for large damage.
5 min readWalls, Paint & FloorsHow to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro (and Remove the Old Caulk)
Remove old, moldy caulk and lay a clean, watertight bead around your tub or shower. Includes choosing caulk, prep, tape trick and curing time.
5 min readWalls, Paint & FloorsHow to Fix Squeaky Floors (From Above and Below)
Find why your wood floor squeaks and silence it: shims and screws from below, squeak-repair kits through carpet, and fixes for hardwood.
5 min readWalls, Paint & FloorsHow to Find a Wall Stud Without a Stud Finder (7 Reliable Ways)
Locate studs using a magnet, outlets, trim nails, knocking and measurements, then confirm safely. Plus what to do when there is no stud where you need one.
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