Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Corner

In this category we include different articles we feel are important and informative for the avid do-it-yourselfer.


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Save Your Next Shoe Box and Save Your Eyes Too!
Save Your Next Shoe Box and Save Your Eyes Too! Sun, Feb 23, 2020 I read this a few months ago and saved it but don't recall where I found this useful tip.  Even though most of our customers simply attach our EZCrown frames to the top plate, in some cases they do need to drill their ceiling. Getting dust in your... Read More

14 Pro-Approved Tips for Tight Miters
14 Pro-Approved Tips for Tight Miters Sun, Feb 16, 2020 Here are some pro tricks for air-tight joints...some we found very useful. Read More

24 Acronyms and Abbreviations DIYers Need to Know
24 Acronyms and Abbreviations DIYers Need to Know Sun, Jan 26, 2020 Do you know what these common acronyms and abbreviations mean? If not, study up before your next home improvement project! Read More

A Guide To Drywall Sizes
A Guide To Drywall Sizes Sun, Jan 19, 2020 Drywall comes in many different sizes. This article guides you on how to choose the right drywall size and drywall thickness for your next project. Don't forget to install crown molding with EZCrown! Read More

The Drilling Tip Every DIYer Needs to Know
The Drilling Tip Every DIYer Needs to Know Wed, Jan 15, 2020 Save those wide rubber bands that are wrapped around broccoli and other veggies and stretch them over your electric or cordless drill. Use them for onboard storage of smaller drill and driver bits and screws. We snapped up this tip from Family Handym... Read More

Best Practices for Trim and Molding Removal
Best Practices for Trim and Molding Removal Fri, Jan 10, 2020 There’s an art to removing trim. Learn how to salvage the trim you want, while keeping the collateral damage to a minimum. Read More

Working With Steel Studs: Metal Stud Framing
Working With Steel Studs: Metal Stud Framing Mon, Jan 06, 2020 How would you like to be able to frame a perfectly straight wall each and every time? It's possible with metal stud framing. And the EZCrown Molding Installation System works well with metal framing. Read More

Drywall Texture Types You Need to Know
Drywall Texture Types You Need to Know Tue, Dec 31, 2019 If you’re like most DIYers, you’re probably familiar with a handful of drywall textures. But, there is a wide range of drywall texture types, from the deceptively simple to shockingly complex. Whether you’re thinking about incorporating a new texture... Read More

Everlasting Sanding Sponge
Everlasting Sanding Sponge Wed, Dec 25, 2019 We came across an interesting tidbit the other day by Jenny Stanley which we thought we should share.   Getting an ultra-smooth, glassy finish on wood using a film-building finish like polyurethane requires leveling the surface between each coat. ... Read More

How To Choose the Right Caulk For the Job
How To Choose the Right Caulk For the Job Fri, Dec 20, 2019 When it comes to choosing the right caulk for a job there are a lot of options. Find out how to choose the right formula for your next project. Read More

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