How to Repair Drywall After Removing Tile: Prepare for Tiling
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How to Repair Drywall After Removing Tile: Prepare for Tiling

Congratulations! You’ve successfully removed the old, ugly and dated tiles.  And if you read my previous entry, you did it without damaging the drywall ;). So now in a perfect world, you’re ready to start tiling.  Well, not so fast.  Drywall is so delicate. You’re bound to be left with cracks and holes (divots) after…

Tile Removal 101: Remove the Tile Backsplash Without Damaging the Drywall
Carpentry | Home Maintenance | Kitchen | Tutorials

Tile Removal 101: Remove the Tile Backsplash Without Damaging the Drywall

In this article details a step by step how to instructional on how to remove an old tile backsplash without causing severe damage to the drywall. Removing an old tile backsplash can seem like a daunting, maybe even infeasible task.  There are questions like, ‘how do I begin to remove this wall essentially tiled with stone? If…

Upcycled Tic-Tac-Toe
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Upcycled Tic-Tac-Toe

This month I took on the THE “CENT-SATIONAL SALVAGE” CHALLENGE. In the challenge I’m tasked with transforming a common item found at my local Habitat for Humanity Restore center into something “cent-sational.” And I couldn’t spend more than $15. April’s featured building materials are kitchen utensils.  Upcycling is a passion of mine and I had fun…

Alphabet Blocks Inspired Kids Storage Seating
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Alphabet Blocks Inspired Kids Storage Seating

  I couldn’t make an Alphabet Blocks inspired Play Table without making matching seating. I wanted the seating to do double duty.  Kids come with a lot of…toys. (What did you think I was going to say?) So these seats are both ottomans and provide additional storage. Approximate cost: $15/a seat Materials 1 – 4×8 sheets…