Hello Jeff, JJ was a friend that was working on my milk barn house but he past away couple weeks ago tragically but he told me he worked with you here in Joplin Mo. on the 7 houses in 7 days, any way my teen and I are kinda stuck now trying to turn this milk barn into our home I’m so glad he told me about you your videos are detailed for us to follow and learn, thank you.
They make it loud orange so you can find them easy. One of mine fell off the truck going down the road and because it was that lovely loud color we were able to find it in the ditch in high grass. I love them, I got 2 of them from my Dad and use it for moving a kinds of things. Thanks for the video.
Picked up the new Makita Brushless drywall gun with Auto feature. It's unreal. Best drywall tool investment I've made. Hilti and the like are junk in comparison. The motor DOES NOT Run while the trigger is locked, until you press the tip. SOOOO much better, quieter and I get a TON more screws out of a battery charge without the motor continually running. It's also got the colleted screw attachment which makes thing really quick!
Another trick for old plaster cracks is news paper and mud. Just mud the newspaper over the sections that are cracked and they will look good as new. I did bury plugs behind walls and had to use a metal detector to find one I was missing🤣 I thought I was the only one that did that. I found that I’m more comfortable cutting out the plugs before installing and started using an oscillating tools for the clean cuts. Or I wind up using carbide blades that last forever even cutting through rock. Depends on how much sheetrock I’m doing. We also have sheetrock 90. Give me a little more time, I find I do need to sprinkle a little water in while I’m working to stretch some more time out of it but once it hits the 90 minute mark, it just gardens like crazy.
I'm going to add after watching your videos and seeing you mix 45 minute mud on the hock - there's a little easier method for us newbies and not as messy as an egg beater in a bucket - that's mixing your 45 minute mud on a quarter-sized rimmed baking sheet. Super easy and washes well in the sink too.
LOL. I watch this video. Hit pause. Go to Home Depot cart and add item. Repeat. You are absolutely amazing. I am about to begin drywalling my hardiplank shed to turn into a bonus room. I've never done rocking, but with your tutorials, I feel unstoppable! (haha).
I just did a drywall project in my basement for a home theater build, I have videos in my channel if you want to see. I found that after several times using the panel lifter it was easier to use when placing shims with the fat ends along the ground stud on each end of the drywall so the lifter didn't tear it up. It created enough gap to move under then lift up. Also, it helped to evenly lift the drywall when you that little lifter in the middle of a large 8 foot piece. This channel is where I learned the tips to get all this work done! Thank you for all your videos.
I wanted to learn drywall so I volunteered at Habitat for Humanity. Great hands on experience to get practice with a couple pro's before I tackle my own project. I'll have your videos on in the background reminding me what I was taught.
Thanks for your great advice has really helped us with a almost full house renovation, more of bringing it back to life, it's been abandoned since 2005,so we have our hands full. So thank you again for your teaching of the tricks of the trades
Another big plus for the full face respirator: The organic vapor filters remove like 99.99% of smells as well so they're great when you have to deal with shit that just stinks.
Thank you for telling everyone not to use screws in corner beads. For your reason and also because I just demoed my bathroom and they used screws in the corner beads. It was a pain in the butt getting those corner beads off neatly, as to not damage the adjoining wall. I love all of your videos! You give so much valuable information. I go to your channel first when I need advice on a diy projects. Thank you!
You have sorcery-level DIY powers. Not embarrassed to admit that I'm fangirling all over your videos, Jeff. We're renovating an 1895 Queen Anne we bought over the summer and I've learned SO MUCH since discovering your channel a few weeks ago. Your DIY techniques are a godsend and at least once in every video I gasp and say, "NO WAY! That's amazing!" Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom!
Drywall mudding and taping is the only thing that intimidates me…but I tore that room to the studs anyway! I knew the calvary would come at just the right time,
One of my favorite Thormans. It covers so much information and represents years of practical experience by this genius of renovation. Thank you, Jeff (squared)!
Thank you for your videos Jeff. You are my go to mentor for DIY. You do an excellent job of delivering simple how to explanations and step by step tutorials. Look forward to new releases.
I just meshed a corner, yesterday. It's a situation where I'm fixing a crack, but also trying to match the knockdown texture. Mesh and one coat was looking beautiful, yesterday. I used 90 minute mud.... and also got a pretty good knockdown look, using just my 8 inch knife. Great video! You're fantastic at explaining things. I've been doing this work, for years, but still enjoy watching your videos. Gotta stay open to new tricks!
Very helpful, Jeff! I don't know if it'd be a great viral hit, but I would really love to see a video of tips on how you clean all your tools after a project. For both drywall and painting I often end up just throwing my brushes, rollers, buckets etc away because I can't quite get them clean correctly and it's just easier working with brand new tools. But there must be a better (and cheaper!) way to clean and maintain tools. Would love it on your next project if you just kept the camera rolling when you do the cleanup!
I can't thank you enough! LOVING your membership program!! You make it possible for us to do things on our own and the knowledge we need to determine if we are out of our depth. I highly recommend the program! As a wife watching my husband say, "Eh, I can do that!" as he tears apart the bathroom and tries to put it back together again your membership program gives me the peace of mind that if there is something that stumps him we have a professional we can ask and know we will get a straight forward answer. We are getting close to putting up drywall in the bathroom! (Yay!) This was very well timed and extremely appreciated!! We have purchased items based on your previous comprehensive drywall video and it looks like there's a few more items that will come in very handy. Thank you!!!
Great video. I try not to tell people that I know anything about either concrete work or sheetrock because they might want me to take on a job. But......I just bought property in Sweden that has a huge, old pre-1900 farmhouse that has never been alter except for major electrical work and a bit of remodeling in 1964. It is a sound structure and needs a lot of love. It is a solid timber home built of scribe-fitted logwork with board and batten siding outside and lath and plaster on the inside. There is old wallpaper and paint to contend with. There is a solidly built guest house that was built in 1964 also, but never completed inside. I will remodel this first to bring it back to life, so it looks like a "new" smaller copy of the big house. I will do this first as this will be my residence with the big house being renovated for use as B&B or hostel or some other wild Idea that I may have. There will be drywall.......I'm sure. I will surely be using your videos to get my speed up. All will be well. Whenever I think of tools, and especially during this video, I am reminded of what my Grandpa Fritch told me when I was about 13 (1963). He had been many things in his lifetime, but it was carpentry that he was known for and sustained him well into his 70's. One day he asked me if I would ever want to be a carpenter or a mechanic. I gave him an enthusiastic and serious "Yes." He told me to come over to his house the next week and see him. When I went over there, we sat and talked. The big take away from the conversation for me was when he said, "Mark, there are a lot of places you can invest your money, but in a lot of those places you can lose it just as easily. But if you buy good tools, learn to use them and take good care of them, you will never go hungry." Even then I knew that he was speaking from his own hard earned experience. I've never forgotten that. He then told me to go with him out to the garage. When we got there, he gave me all the last of his carpentry and mechanics tools. I still have some of his things that I will pass on to a grandson someday. As a child I remember a small framed drawing in the hallway of his house. On one side of the drawing there was a crew of carpenters with good tools and perky looking dog building a new small home. On the other side there were three rough looking guys and a scruffy looking mutt tearing down an old building. Below the drawing, it said, "'Tis a good thing to remember and a better thing to do, to be on the construction and not the wrecking crew." I guess he saw something in me that he didn't see in the other seven grandsons and I've always tried to honor his gifts. I've always known that I followed the best path for me. I passed it on to my son and daughter as well. Now it is time to make sure that my granddaughter and three grandsons get the same. I have more than enough tools to pass on for all the grandkids. www.loghomz.com
Love the enthusiasm! I watch these at 1.5x speed and Jeff has an amazing amount of energy! To be fair, I watch most of the home improvement videos on UA-cam at that speed. If I watch on on normal speed it seems like people are talking in slow motion! ;-)
You should include a cheap 5 dollar mud pan. Great for mixing and applying small amounts of mud. Building a 6' X 9' sound proof room in the garage in the evenings. It's not realistic to mix a full bag of mud every night. Hang a few sections of drywall, mix a half pan of mud and apply. Maybe 2 or 3 days later get back to the job. That mud pan works great.
20:13 Quite a few useful tool suggestions. That $80 gun on the right (your left) is just limited to one purpose, whereas the bit that you can put on the end of your impact driver seems more versatile (and cheaper too). I like tools that I can use for different purposes. I don't see me hanging drywall on a regular basis to justify spending the $80+ for the drywall screw gun. However, for those that do hang drywall it may be worth it.
I find a mud pan easier than a hawk for repair work. If you use the premixed mud, you can just water it down enough using a 3" knife to mix, and then bring it up the ladder with you, keeping your knife inside, so you have one hand with the pan/knife and the other free. Also there is no need for a separate bucket or anything to mix it together. If you're going to get the drywall screw gun, you should also consider a collated screw gun. That way you don't even have to grab the next screw, it's already self feeding. They're great for subfloors too.
a drywall knife That's what we were missing when we replaced every wall in my daughter's bathroom last month. Her old rotting walls ended up being 1/4 inch plywood, even in the shower. Love your videos. Expect everything, but drama. Great advice!
Can you please do a video on how to lay down an accent border row of tile in a shower that has a thickness thinner than the other tile? I think you said in one video “just avoid doing it!”but unfortunately I find myself in that exact situation :-) It’s that delicate 2mm mother-of pearl mosaic tile that is way thinner than the 7 mm ceramic tile I’m using on the rest of the wall. Do I add on some kind of leveling membrane under the accent tile ? Or just use extra mortar ?
Your videos are so informative. I have learned so much from your channel. It's helped me build enough confidence to tackle some remodel work at home. When I hear years of experience talking, I listen. Thanks for all you do!!
I have a lot of issues with that vent at the end. I mean if the object is to get the right amount of heat from the heat register . Probably better as a ceiling vent for A/C
I am getting ready to raise my first garage ever. This video was fantastic! You do an awesome job of explaining things, even as fast as you go. I am so glad I found your videos. Thanks
Do they not have the plastic corners in Canada??? It’s nice because they don’t dent like metal and are extremely durable. You can hit them with a hammer then just add mud where the old mold broke off. Those plastic corners don’t break either.
That was extremely helpful. I'm getting ready to do the drywall in my bathroom that I'm remodeling. I have been watching your drywall videos. You are a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Derrick 112 That’s insane. The only thing I won’t do is electrical and major plumbing. Other than that, it’s all fair game. Best of luck on your remodel.
Thanks for all these videos Jeff. You taught me most of what I know about drywall, and it's taken me from total beginner to at least intermediate. I wouldn't have even considered doing my kitchen, bathroom and laundry room renos myself if not for the skills and confidence I gained from your videos! I was wondering why you only recommend paper faced metal corner beads for when you don't have proper framing to attach metal corner beads to? I see others recommend them over traditional metal corner beads in every situation because they're easier to install and don't crack over time. I'm sure both types work fine, but I'm seeing different advice out there. Is there a downside to paper faced metal corner beads that I'm not aware of?
in your previous drywall series you screwed (and promoted the use of screws) for metal corner bead. I've always screwed mine without issue and dimpled the metal down a little. I also use long (1-5/8 to 2") screws to get right into the wood.
Have you heard of a "Rock Ripper"? My dad bought one a long time back and I've kinda taken it over. It's basically a mini T square with holes every 1/16" to place your knife blade in to rip sheets. Instead of using the tape and knife combo you mentioned. I'm a professional and use the rock ripper and T square all the time. I like the skin on my fingers (and accuracy) so I have never done the tape and knife deal. Great videos by the way. Cheers!
I've done about 3 bedrooms, TBH, I've been favoring not having the square for cutting. I get a straight line drawn with just a Bic pen, score the line with the knife a couple times, dig in at the corners, and get clean breaks and comparable line straightness. Anytime I've used a square, I have a hard time with squares being imperfect and needing to be replaced, and/or digging my blade into the metal square which ruins blades a lot faster. Although I don't hang drywall from the top first. Mainly because I don't have anyone to help or the drywall lift thing. I seem to be doing a good job with just doing it from the bottom up, which helps me offset the uneven floor in my basement. Or what I will do is stand the drywall vertically for various reasons. Although, in retrospect, perhaps having the drywall in contact with the exposed cement basement floor might leave it suseptable to absorbing moisture. So perhaps it would be wise to include a moisture barrier. (note: I'm using 1/2" green mold resistant sheetrock)
I cracked up when you explained the need for a second knife. Isn't it just amazing how the tool you just used disappears? Lost tools is what slows me down.
Question- I have an old house, plaster and lathe with asbestos insulation in the wall cavity and chances are some lead paint a few paint layers down. I would like to renovate at least a few rooms. I am insulating the exterior with 2” foam board but for the inside I’m thinking that I I install new 2x4 walls and leave the original walls completely intact. I run new wiring into the new walls and Sheetrock them. I’d have to box in the windows but don’t mind that. Is that a crazy idea, is this ever done? Abatement is outrageous.
Very good video as usual. I laughed so hard about the two knives... for some reason, I have more than 3 knives and at least two multi bit screw drivers for the same reason. Btw, your video series on drywall is by far the best on the internet. Great job Jeff. Thank you for sharing all your tips n tricks.
Bought a century farmhouse in June. Nearly complete with main floor reno (opened up 3 rooms to create kitchen, dining and living area). Last big items to do are tile backsplash and flooring. Going with a vinyl plank. Trouble with flooring is that existing wood is very uneven. I'm thinking levelling cement in spots but I've never used the stuff before. Is there another way you'd suggest?
You always have good continent. Just have a question. I noticed you didn't include mud pan in case you don't have a hawk. Do most drywallers use hawks in Canada
Hi, Jeff I have terrible bubbling on my plaster bathroom walls and ceiling. Is there any way to remove this and make them smooth again so that I don’t have to demo and rebuild with new drywall? Plus I removed tile on one wall and have an uneven cement areas exposed on the wall now showing where the old mud glued the tile to the plaster. So how can I fix these two problems? Tia
its so unfortunate that you need to spend your time protecting yourself from a holes from feel they need to correct you . i love the info you give with out judgement. just learning.
Great video, and even better Info thanks. P.S. hope your right eye is feeling better, I got on the wrong end of bungee cord a few months back. Man that bugger hurt!
Hi Jeff. Great instructional videos. You have amazing skills. I'm repairing a butt joint with orange peel texture. How is the best way to mud, tape and finish this repair to match existing finish. Thank you.
Hey guys, I need to make a straight clean cut on the bottom of an upper cabinet over my fridge to get it to slide further into the space. Right now its jutting out about 10 inches because the refrigerator door hinge things are hitting the cabinet box above. What's the best was to make a neat straight cut with the cabinet in place ? Thanks!
After the mud is dry and you have sanded, what is the best way to clean away all of the extra dust left on the wall? Is the wet sponge method the preferred way to go about that or does that leave wet streaks and does it remove some of the mud that has dried on the wall already? I have also seen people that "sweep" the walls with a broom, is that an effective way to go about it? Thanks as always!
Jeff- drywall carry tool is great, but I haven’t figured out what the 2 notches are for on the lip? It drives me crazy because they are probably something very helpful!
I like the look of the air diffuser on the wall instead of the floor, but does that solid center block impede airflow much? It seems like the airflow would be restricted pretty bad. What are your experiences with that?
20 years ago and more I did the drywall for all our walls and ceilings. Everytime I used that mesh tape it didn't stick right and also cracked in the seam where the joint is. I bought the drywall mix in the bucket. Is there a better product than the compound that the mesh would work?
Jeff, suggest expanding series to cover tool selection in general. Santa knows we've been good. What about things like selecting Li-ion brushless drills for example? 1/2" vs 3/4", how many volts, big box models vs those from various wholesalers. What DIY tools are essential longer term, could be rented once, or are not needed? Not only do you make a little off an amazon sale but it is probably much easier to record the episode...just go to your toolbox and talk. :-)
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY 1. Jeff, are the power tools available from wholesalers better quality or sold at cheaper prices than those from big box retailers or building supply stores? 2. How does a combo impact driver and drill work? They use different bits don't they sir? Cheers mate
We use a staple gun for metal externals, nails or screws into the timber leave to much room for movement with expansion and contraction. That's the theory anyway haha whatever floats your boat tho
A brad nailer also works. They are used for trim work but they nail into metal corner bead and hold really well. Also they go deep enough so the heads don't usually mess up your mudding. Just a tip, works great
So I pulled out a vanity in my bathroom and now need to redo a section of drywall. I need to redo two corners but only a 4 inch section on each side should I just mud the tape like usual or do I need to redo the whole corner going all the way up the length of the wall?!
You can use the router to cut out the holes for the recessed can lights, if I use the new led flat recessed lights in my basement (canless) should I use the drill bit attachment or the router (there is no can to guide the circular cut-out)?
They sell special plates that attach to the framing. You place them where you want your lights, put up the dry wall then use the router. Now you have a surface for the bit to ride on.
Hello Jeff, JJ was a friend that was working on my milk barn house but he past away couple weeks ago tragically but he told me he worked with you here in Joplin Mo. on the 7 houses in 7 days, any way my teen and I are kinda stuck now trying to turn this milk barn into our home I’m so glad he told me about you your videos are detailed for us to follow and learn, thank you.
Hi Jeff,
I have been watching your video and it helps me a lot to be more confident in my small projects.
They make it loud orange so you can find them easy. One of mine fell off the truck going down the road and because it was that lovely loud color we were able to find it in the ditch in high grass. I love them, I got 2 of them from my Dad and use it for moving a kinds of things. Thanks for the video.
Picked up the new Makita Brushless drywall gun with Auto feature. It's unreal. Best drywall tool investment I've made. Hilti and the like are junk in comparison.
The motor DOES NOT Run while the trigger is locked, until you press the tip. SOOOO much better, quieter and I get a TON more screws out of a battery charge without the motor continually running.
It's also got the colleted screw attachment which makes thing really quick!
Sounds like you’re green bro. Chill
Between you and Leah from See Jane Drill, I got this!! Thanks for all the lessons, I and my house appreciate it.
Leah is awesome. Cheers!
I love Leah!
Another trick for old plaster cracks is news paper and mud. Just mud the newspaper over the sections that are cracked and they will look good as new.
I did bury plugs behind walls and had to use a metal detector to find one I was missing🤣 I thought I was the only one that did that. I found that I’m more comfortable cutting out the plugs before installing and started using an oscillating tools for the clean cuts. Or I wind up using carbide blades that last forever even cutting through rock. Depends on how much sheetrock I’m doing.
We also have sheetrock 90. Give me a little more time, I find I do need to sprinkle a little water in while I’m working to stretch some more time out of it but once it hits the 90 minute mark, it just gardens like crazy.
I'm going to add after watching your videos and seeing you mix 45 minute mud on the hock - there's a little easier method for us newbies and not as messy as an egg beater in a bucket - that's mixing your 45 minute mud on a quarter-sized rimmed baking sheet. Super easy and washes well in the sink too.
LOL. I watch this video. Hit pause. Go to Home Depot cart and add item. Repeat. You are absolutely amazing. I am about to begin drywalling my hardiplank shed to turn into a bonus room. I've never done rocking, but with your tutorials, I feel unstoppable! (haha).
I just did a drywall project in my basement for a home theater build, I have videos in my channel if you want to see. I found that after several times using the panel lifter it was easier to use when placing shims with the fat ends along the ground stud on each end of the drywall so the lifter didn't tear it up. It created enough gap to move under then lift up. Also, it helped to evenly lift the drywall when you that little lifter in the middle of a large 8 foot piece. This channel is where I learned the tips to get all this work done! Thank you for all your videos.
I wanted to learn drywall so I volunteered at Habitat for Humanity. Great hands on experience to get practice with a couple pro's before I tackle my own project. I'll have your videos on in the background reminding me what I was taught.
Thanks for your great advice has really helped us with a almost full house renovation, more of bringing it back to life, it's been abandoned since 2005,so we have our hands full.
So thank you again for your teaching of the tricks of the trades
Another big plus for the full face respirator: The organic vapor filters remove like 99.99% of smells as well so they're great when you have to deal with shit that just stinks.
Thank you for telling everyone not to use screws in corner beads. For your reason and also because I just demoed my bathroom and they used screws in the corner beads. It was a pain in the butt getting those corner beads off neatly, as to not damage the adjoining wall. I love all of your videos! You give so much valuable information. I go to your channel first when I need advice on a diy projects. Thank you!
I use crown staples
You have sorcery-level DIY powers. Not embarrassed to admit that I'm fangirling all over your videos, Jeff. We're renovating an 1895 Queen Anne we bought over the summer and I've learned SO MUCH since discovering your channel a few weeks ago. Your DIY techniques are a godsend and at least once in every video I gasp and say, "NO WAY! That's amazing!" Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom!
Cheers Kathleen, Happy to help!
Drywall mudding and taping is the only thing that intimidates me…but I tore that room to the studs anyway! I knew the calvary would come at just the right time,
One of my favorite Thormans. It covers so much information and represents years of practical experience by this genius of renovation. Thank you, Jeff (squared)!
Thank you for your videos Jeff. You are my go to mentor for DIY. You do an excellent job of delivering simple how to explanations and step by step tutorials. Look forward to new releases.
Cheers mark!
I just meshed a corner, yesterday. It's a situation where I'm fixing a crack, but also trying to match the knockdown texture. Mesh and one coat was looking beautiful, yesterday. I used 90 minute mud.... and also got a pretty good knockdown look, using just my 8 inch knife. Great video! You're fantastic at explaining things. I've been doing this work, for years, but still enjoy watching your videos. Gotta stay open to new tricks!
I do like your must-have tools, now I understand the necessity of everyone you mention for drywall installation.
Very helpful, Jeff! I don't know if it'd be a great viral hit, but I would really love to see a video of tips on how you clean all your tools after a project. For both drywall and painting I often end up just throwing my brushes, rollers, buckets etc away because I can't quite get them clean correctly and it's just easier working with brand new tools. But there must be a better (and cheaper!) way to clean and maintain tools. Would love it on your next project if you just kept the camera rolling when you do the cleanup!
Love the idea of putting the vent in the wall rather than on the floor. Thanks for the information!!
I can't thank you enough! LOVING your membership program!! You make it possible for us to do things on our own and the knowledge we need to determine if we are out of our depth. I highly recommend the program! As a wife watching my husband say, "Eh, I can do that!" as he tears apart the bathroom and tries to put it back together again your membership program gives me the peace of mind that if there is something that stumps him we have a professional we can ask and know we will get a straight forward answer.
We are getting close to putting up drywall in the bathroom! (Yay!) This was very well timed and extremely appreciated!! We have purchased items based on your previous comprehensive drywall video and it looks like there's a few more items that will come in very handy. Thank you!!!
cheers!
I’d be interested in putting shelving between the studs. A video on that would be helpful. I’ve seen it a lot on Pinterest.
Great video. I try not to tell people that I know anything about either concrete work or sheetrock because they might want me to take on a job. But......I just bought property in Sweden that has a huge, old pre-1900 farmhouse that has never been alter except for major electrical work and a bit of remodeling in 1964. It is a sound structure and needs a lot of love. It is a solid timber home built of scribe-fitted logwork with board and batten siding outside and lath and plaster on the inside. There is old wallpaper and paint to contend with. There is a solidly built guest house that was built in 1964 also, but never completed inside. I will remodel this first to bring it back to life, so it looks like a "new" smaller copy of the big house. I will do this first as this will be my residence with the big house being renovated for use as B&B or hostel or some other wild Idea that I may have. There will be drywall.......I'm sure. I will surely be using your videos to get my speed up. All will be well.
Whenever I think of tools, and especially during this video, I am reminded of what my Grandpa Fritch told me when I was about 13 (1963). He had been many things in his lifetime, but it was carpentry that he was known for and sustained him well into his 70's. One day he asked me if I would ever want to be a carpenter or a mechanic. I gave him an enthusiastic and serious "Yes." He told me to come over to his house the next week and see him. When I went over there, we sat and talked. The big take away from the conversation for me was when he said, "Mark, there are a lot of places you can invest your money, but in a lot of those places you can lose it just as easily. But if you buy good tools, learn to use them and take good care of them, you will never go hungry." Even then I knew that he was speaking from his own hard earned experience. I've never forgotten that. He then told me to go with him out to the garage. When we got there, he gave me all the last of his carpentry and mechanics tools. I still have some of his things that I will pass on to a grandson someday.
As a child I remember a small framed drawing in the hallway of his house. On one side of the drawing there was a crew of carpenters with good tools and perky looking dog building a new small home. On the other side there were three rough looking guys and a scruffy looking mutt tearing down an old building. Below the drawing, it said, "'Tis a good thing to remember and a better thing to do, to be on the construction and not the wrecking crew." I guess he saw something in me that he didn't see in the other seven grandsons and I've always tried to honor his gifts. I've always known that I followed the best path for me. I passed it on to my son and daughter as well. Now it is time to make sure that my granddaughter and three grandsons get the same. I have more than enough tools to pass on for all the grandkids. www.loghomz.com
Love the enthusiasm! I watch these at 1.5x speed and Jeff has an amazing amount of energy! To be fair, I watch most of the home improvement videos on UA-cam at that speed. If I watch on on normal speed it seems like people are talking in slow motion! ;-)
I just did the same thing. Cheers!
I watch at 1.75x and slow down when I need to lol. This channel is worth it's weight in gold, like all the tools lol
You should include a cheap 5 dollar mud pan. Great for mixing and applying small amounts of mud. Building a 6' X 9' sound proof room in the garage in the evenings. It's not realistic to mix a full bag of mud every night. Hang a few sections of drywall, mix a half pan of mud and apply. Maybe 2 or 3 days later get back to the job. That mud pan works great.
20:13
Quite a few useful tool suggestions.
That $80 gun on the right (your left) is just limited to one purpose, whereas the bit that you can put on the end of your impact driver seems more versatile (and cheaper too). I like tools that I can use for different purposes. I don't see me hanging drywall on a regular basis to justify spending the $80+ for the drywall screw gun. However, for those that do hang drywall it may be worth it.
I find a mud pan easier than a hawk for repair work. If you use the premixed mud, you can just water it down enough using a 3" knife to mix, and then bring it up the ladder with you, keeping your knife inside, so you have one hand with the pan/knife and the other free. Also there is no need for a separate bucket or anything to mix it together.
If you're going to get the drywall screw gun, you should also consider a collated screw gun. That way you don't even have to grab the next screw, it's already self feeding. They're great for subfloors too.
Thank you so much for all your videos!! I’ve been learning so much they are easy to understand and very informative !👍👍👍
I love this video! The Most Important thing I took away from it is that I need to call a professional! 😄
a drywall knife That's what we were missing when we replaced every wall in my daughter's bathroom last month. Her old rotting walls ended up being 1/4 inch plywood, even in the shower. Love your videos. Expect everything, but drama. Great advice!
Cheers, I don't have time to create drama. life is full of it all on its own!
Can you please do a video on how to lay down an accent border row of tile in a shower that has a thickness thinner than the other tile? I think you said in one video “just avoid doing it!”but unfortunately I find myself in that exact situation :-) It’s that delicate 2mm mother-of pearl mosaic tile that is way thinner than the 7 mm ceramic tile I’m using on the rest of the wall. Do I add on some kind of leveling membrane under the accent tile ? Or just use extra mortar ?
I hate mudding. But I hate it less thanks to Jeff. :-)
Your videos are so informative. I have learned so much from your channel. It's helped me build enough confidence to tackle some remodel work at home. When I hear years of experience talking, I listen. Thanks for all you do!!
I have a lot of issues with that vent at the end. I mean if the object is to get the right amount of heat from the heat register . Probably better as a ceiling vent for A/C
I am getting ready to raise my first garage ever. This video was fantastic! You do an awesome job of explaining things, even as fast as you go. I am so glad I found your videos. Thanks
For optimal installation of that vent register, how loudly should I be breathing? On a scale of very loud to very very loud. Please advise.
Do they not have the plastic corners in Canada??? It’s nice because they don’t dent like metal and are extremely durable. You can hit them with a hammer then just add mud where the old mold broke off. Those plastic corners don’t break either.
Thank you!!
That was extremely helpful. I'm getting ready to do the drywall in my bathroom that I'm remodeling. I have been watching your drywall videos. You are a great teacher. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Derrick 112 don’t even try , hire a professional
xKEEPINITGX Not everybody likes spending a ton of money on something they could do themselves.
@@michaelferguson9642 I agree. Had someone come in and give me a quote, I can do half the price of the remodel for what they wanted to charge.
Derrick 112 That’s insane. The only thing I won’t do is electrical and major plumbing. Other than that, it’s all fair game. Best of luck on your remodel.
@@michaelferguson9642 thanks.
Thanks for all these videos Jeff. You taught me most of what I know about drywall, and it's taken me from total beginner to at least intermediate. I wouldn't have even considered doing my kitchen, bathroom and laundry room renos myself if not for the skills and confidence I gained from your videos!
I was wondering why you only recommend paper faced metal corner beads for when you don't have proper framing to attach metal corner beads to? I see others recommend them over traditional metal corner beads in every situation because they're easier to install and don't crack over time. I'm sure both types work fine, but I'm seeing different advice out there. Is there a downside to paper faced metal corner beads that I'm not aware of?
Right on Brian. Happy to be of help!
Can you guys make a short video on how to wet sand please. Tried it twice with no much success...
I really like the wet sanding sponge.
in your previous drywall series you screwed (and promoted the use of screws) for metal corner bead. I've always screwed mine without issue and dimpled the metal down a little. I also use long (1-5/8 to 2") screws to get right into the wood.
Great Vids! I take it that you did not have an Amazon link for the featured heat vent?
How about this gadget: ( Gypsum Board Cutting tool ) I will get it and can also be used to mark wood with pencil.
Have you heard of a "Rock Ripper"? My dad bought one a long time back and I've kinda taken it over. It's basically a mini T square with holes every 1/16" to place your knife blade in to rip sheets. Instead of using the tape and knife combo you mentioned. I'm a professional and use the rock ripper and T square all the time. I like the skin on my fingers (and accuracy) so I have never done the tape and knife deal.
Great videos by the way. Cheers!
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I've done about 3 bedrooms, TBH, I've been favoring not having the square for cutting. I get a straight line drawn with just a Bic pen, score the line with the knife a couple times, dig in at the corners, and get clean breaks and comparable line straightness. Anytime I've used a square, I have a hard time with squares being imperfect and needing to be replaced, and/or digging my blade into the metal square which ruins blades a lot faster.
Although I don't hang drywall from the top first. Mainly because I don't have anyone to help or the drywall lift thing. I seem to be doing a good job with just doing it from the bottom up, which helps me offset the uneven floor in my basement. Or what I will do is stand the drywall vertically for various reasons. Although, in retrospect, perhaps having the drywall in contact with the exposed cement basement floor might leave it suseptable to absorbing moisture. So perhaps it would be wise to include a moisture barrier. (note: I'm using 1/2" green mold resistant sheetrock)
I cracked up when you explained the need for a second knife. Isn't it just amazing how the tool you just used disappears? Lost tools is what slows me down.
I try to keep 2 of everything on me . Cheers!
I do like the vent look, but open that up to flow the cover is restrictive enough.
Question- I have an old house, plaster and lathe with asbestos insulation in the wall cavity and chances are some lead paint a few paint layers down. I would like to renovate at least a few rooms. I am insulating the exterior with 2” foam board but for the inside I’m thinking that I I install new 2x4 walls and leave the original walls completely intact. I run new wiring into the new walls and Sheetrock them. I’d have to box in the windows but don’t mind that. Is that a crazy idea, is this ever done? Abatement is outrageous.
Had a good laugh when you broke out the Painter Palette at 22:48. Great Video as always.
can you explain why the drywall on a long wall (framed by the builder 4 years ago) should go on horizontally. I heard you say it but didn't catch why.
Very good video as usual. I laughed so hard about the two knives... for some reason, I have more than 3 knives and at least two multi bit screw drivers for the same reason. Btw, your video series on drywall is by far the best on the internet. Great job Jeff. Thank you for sharing all your tips n tricks.
Bought a century farmhouse in June. Nearly complete with main floor reno (opened up 3 rooms to create kitchen, dining and living area). Last big items to do are tile backsplash and flooring. Going with a vinyl plank. Trouble with flooring is that existing wood is very uneven. I'm thinking levelling cement in spots but I've never used the stuff before. Is there another way you'd suggest?
At 27:11 Now I get it. See I always cleaned out the dust that had got into the vents,but your suppose to leave all that crap in there.
You always have good continent. Just have a question. I noticed you didn't include mud pan in case you don't have a hawk. Do most drywallers use hawks in Canada
I do not see the links to the products. I would like the link to the air vent and to the drywall hoist pls.
HI Jeff
Big fan. Wondering what you recommend for a good diamond blade for angle grinder to cut tile.
Thanks
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Can I sand off the hard “popcorn ceiling” to the paper and spray it with kils and just prime and paint that??
What about using cupped head drywall nails and where are the best place to use them
Hi, Jeff I have terrible bubbling on my plaster bathroom walls and ceiling. Is there any way to remove this and make them smooth again so that I don’t have to demo and rebuild with new drywall? Plus I removed tile on one wall and have an uneven cement areas exposed on the wall now showing where the old mud glued the tile to the plaster. So how can I fix these two problems? Tia
Best tip ever get a second knife.
its so unfortunate that you need to spend your time protecting yourself from a holes from feel they need to correct you . i love the info you give with out judgement. just learning.
Great video, and even better Info thanks.
P.S. hope your right eye is feeling better, I got on the wrong end of bungee cord a few months back. Man that bugger hurt!
Hi Jeff. Great instructional videos. You have amazing skills.
I'm repairing a butt joint with orange peel texture. How is the best way to mud, tape and finish this repair to match existing finish. Thank you.
The black and yellow drywall saw-what brand is it?
I got my Dewalt cordless brushless drywall screw gun for $140 on Black Friday... Nothing like getting a new tool in the mail...
That carrier could have a built in board lifter to get the joints tight. Someone should tell Stanley.
What is your opinion of corner bead crimpers? I was working with an older guy that swears by them, but he also put screws in the corner beads.
The Drywall carrier also makes carrying ANY 4X8 sheets of lumber/paneling way easier. Even with 2 people.
What is the name of the carrier? Called hardware store and they did not know what I was talking about.
I see some 11" trowel with curved or concaved blade; do you prefer flat or curved?
Good job Jeff 👍👍
I have a hot pink Carry handle that I looked high and low for and could not find it until I did not need it anymore
I knew you had an Airea vent in that box once I saw the vent hole! Those are badass! I'm getting some for my home!
I am in love. I am doing a shower with HRV and I am using it on the wall with tile insert. going to be sexy!
Hey guys, I need to make a straight clean cut on the bottom of an upper cabinet over my fridge to get it to slide further into the space. Right now its jutting out about 10 inches because the refrigerator door hinge things are hitting the cabinet box above. What's the best was to make a neat straight cut with the cabinet in place ? Thanks!
Shoould the knives be flexible or non flexible?
HI JEFF! CAN SHARE HOW TO FURRING OUT A BATHROOM WALL CORRECTLY? THANK YOU FOR YOUR CARING!
when i get back from my trip. Cheers!
Thank you
After the mud is dry and you have sanded, what is the best way to clean away all of the extra dust left on the wall? Is the wet sponge method the preferred way to go about that or does that leave wet streaks and does it remove some of the mud that has dried on the wall already? I have also seen people that "sweep" the walls with a broom, is that an effective way to go about it? Thanks as always!
no need to worry about the dust. leave it there and roll it back into the primer. Cheers!
Jeff- drywall carry tool is great, but I haven’t figured out what the 2 notches are for on the lip? It drives me crazy because they are probably something very helpful!
LOL, I have no idea either! Cheers! Anyone know?
I like the look of the air diffuser on the wall instead of the floor, but does that solid center block impede airflow much? It seems like the airflow would be restricted pretty bad. What are your experiences with that?
Great video as usual.
Cheers Larry. Glad you liked it!
Can you leave the drywall in the ceiling if you only need to do the walls?
How do you transition from a knife and pan to a trowel and hawk?
Hey Mr Jeff, will you put a typed list for the names of all the tools and maybe the materials please?
Check out his description. He has a link to his Amazon product list. All the tools and more are on there
20 years ago and more I did the drywall for all our walls and ceilings. Everytime I used that mesh tape it didn't stick right and also cracked in the seam where the joint is. I bought the drywall mix in the bucket. Is there a better product than the compound that the mesh would work?
Jeff, suggest expanding series to cover tool selection in general. Santa knows we've been good. What about things like selecting Li-ion brushless drills for example? 1/2" vs 3/4", how many volts, big box models vs those from various wholesalers. What DIY tools are essential longer term, could be rented once, or are not needed? Not only do you make a little off an amazon sale but it is probably much easier to record the episode...just go to your toolbox and talk. :-)
Cheers John , looking at this soon!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY 1. Jeff, are the power tools available from wholesalers better quality or sold at cheaper prices than those from big box retailers or building supply stores? 2. How does a combo impact driver and drill work? They use different bits don't they sir? Cheers mate
We use a staple gun for metal externals, nails or screws into the timber leave to much room for movement with expansion and contraction. That's the theory anyway haha whatever floats your boat tho
A brad nailer also works. They are used for trim work but they nail into metal corner bead and hold really well. Also they go deep enough so the heads don't usually mess up your mudding. Just a tip, works great
Thanks Jeff. Nice work and great tips. Where can I get the 10" trowel? I can't seem to find one.
So I pulled out a vanity in my bathroom and now need to redo a section of drywall. I need to redo two corners but only a 4 inch section on each side should I just mud the tape like usual or do I need to redo the whole corner going all the way up the length of the wall?!
Pro tip for 15:00 A stapler works just as well but is at least ten times faster.
I think the sanding sponge may have just saved my life.
You can use the router to cut out the holes for the recessed can lights, if I use the new led flat recessed lights in my basement (canless) should I use the drill bit attachment or the router (there is no can to guide the circular cut-out)?
They sell special plates that attach to the framing. You place them where you want your lights, put up the dry wall then use the router. Now you have a surface for the bit to ride on.
great video
Jeff, can you please let me know the drill machine's brand name and model that you have used in your Simple DIY Storage Shelves video ?
Where can you buy the spray for the paper? Killz? Thanks!
Thanks Jeff. Going at the drywall in my shop in a few weeks.
Cheers Ryuan, we have all the info you need.
do u think leave the dust inside exhaust is normal?
Thanks, very helpful 👍