Don't miss out on the headlines from Central & North Burnett. Followed categories will be added to My News. I remember one time I kicked a hole in the wall while jumping on mum and dad's bed and ...

Finishing a new wall or room with plaster or joint compound takes practice. If you have no experience with plaster or its near relative, joint compound, don’t learn in your living room. Experiment ...

Most DIYers should not attempt plastering but they can patch plaster, even over large areas. Plaster repair comes ready-mixed in a tub and is easier to apply and smooth out than normal plaster. If the ...

A: It depends on the type and size of the crack. Hairline cracks take only a little patching plaster. Larger cracks require reinforcement with mesh tape. Cracks larger still, where the plaster keys ...

Fixing larger holes in drywall or cracks in plaster is trickier than repairing small patches. Here are some how-tos: For a big drywall hole, about 8 inches or more, your patch needs backing. Drywall ...

Spackling is a generic term used to describe patching compounds typically made from gypsum plaster and adhesive. There are so many variations on the Muralo Company’s trademarked product “Spackle” on ...

I just bought my first house and am getting ready to run cat5e jacks to the rooms. I have experience crimping and punching things down, but my experience is limited ...