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Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Repair Your Damaged Drywall in 9 Easy Steps

Drywall, also known as wallboard, plasterboard, gypsum board or sheetrock, is that durable, sensible material covering nearly every wall and ceiling in your home. It is prevalent in most rooms, inc…

Why Barns are Red and More Paint Color Cues

The stories behind certain hues associated with the American landscape

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

More Contractors See Benefits of Drywall Finishing Robot

The hard work of hanging, taping and finishing drywall remains one of the more physically demanding tasks in building construction. While other trades in the industry have seen tools and equipment take the strain out of work, drywall work remains largely unchanged. And contractors are well aware of this.

How to Repair Drywall Mistakes

Learn how to fix common problems in drywall installation, such as nail pops, over sanding, overcuts and bubbled tape.

What is Drywall Made Of?

Drywall is a large, smooth building material used primarily for interior finishing.

How to patch holes in drywall

My home recently received a few additional electrical outlets, plus an overhead projector in the living room. As you might have guessed, that work left a few unsightly holes in the walls and ceiling. Luckily, drywall is versatile, so fixing both small and relatively large holes is quick and simple.

How To Cut Drywall For An Opening

This article will show you how to cut clean, accurate holes in drywall for electrical boxes and lights. And without making a mess. Follow this advice to cut

Tips and Tricks for Accurately Cutting Drywall

Learn the pro tips for properly cutting and fitting drywall.

How to Repair a Medium-Size Hole in Drywall

Learn how to repair a medium-sized hole in drywall like the pros. The result is a strong patch and seamless finish every time.

Is It Bad Drywall or Something Worse?

If you’ve recently noticed cracks in your drywall, you probably ask yourself whether they’re dangerous or not.

Hot Topics: Patch or Install New Drywall?

How to Repair Drywall with Wet Sanding

When repairing a wall, it is often that new drywall must be put up or the old needs to be fixed.

Easy Hack To Patch A Drywall Hole

Whether you rent or own a house or apartment, I think we’ve all had an occasion where there’s...

Why Drywall is Dead (and what I'm doing about it).

Drywall is dead. Long live drywall. I can't say that I'll miss him (I'm assuming drywall is a him), but he seemed nice enough. Faster than a three-coat old-fashioned plaster job, and less expensive to

How to Finish Drywall: 18 Steps to Smooth Joints

With the right tools and simple techniques, you can produce smooth, neat drywall joints.

Tips From Mr. Handyman

Drywall Texturing Tips - Mr. Handyman provides helpful tips and ideas to help you get inspired for your next home improvement project.