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Posted in July 24th, 2008
by Kelli in ceiling, drywall, kitchen, photos

The ceiling… duh!
Brandon and my sister’s boyfriend, Ryan, put up drywall in the kitchen last week. Here they are working very hard on one corner. (Truth is, I only took photos of them while they were working on that one spot.)

Beautiful!!! Now I just have to mud it and we’ll be ready […]

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I’m fixing a hole where no rain gets in…

Posted in September 29th, 2007
by ournewoldhouse1 in drywall, plaster

But it needs to be fixed anyway. 
I’ve never patched holes in plaster before, so I’m hoping some of the websites and how-to videos I’ve been watching have adequately prepared me for the task.  I promise to take some video so you’ll get to see the funny bits!
Meanwhile I’m hoping these tips on fixing drywall holes […]

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