Tuesdays With Tommy: Corner Molding

by ryw | Jul 24, 2012 | Blog, Wall Molding & Trim, Walls, Walls & Ceilings

Tommy MacDonald is a professional woodworker and the host of Rough Cut: Woodworking with Tommy Mac. In addition to being a whiz in the wood shop, Tommy has an extensive background as a carpenter and builder. In true DIY fashion, he even built his own house. Tommy is...

Problem Drywall; Problem Solved?

by ryw | Sep 16, 2011 | Blog, Drywall, Walls, Walls & Ceilings

A “final study” on the lingering problem drywall (aka Chinese Drywall) problem has just been released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.The study provides guidance to homeowners who have...

Problem Drywall Detection and Remediation Solutions

by ryw | Mar 29, 2011 | Blog, Drywall, Walls, Walls & Ceilings

The National Association for Home Builders (NAHB) recently made available a new resource for builders, remodelers and homeowners on detection and remediation of problem drywall. As many know, problem drywall refers to imported Chinese drywall that posed a corrosion...

“Problem Drywall” Off The Hook?

by ryw | Feb 3, 2011 | Blog, Drywall, Walls, Walls & Ceilings

A CPSC-requested CDC investigation into 11 deaths of people exposed to “problem drywall” found no evidence linking the two. For those who haven’t been keeping up, problem drywall – aka “Chinese Drywall” and “contaminated...

The MUDDKING Drywall Tool: Man’s New Best Friend?

by ryw | Oct 14, 2010 | Blog, Drywall, Walls, Walls & Ceilings

I don’t find myself doing a lot of drywall work, but I can appreciate those who do. It’s laborious at best, and any corner cutting can show up later. That said, it’s small wonder there are new innovations meant to improve the life of a drywaller. The...

Benetti Stone’s Mosstile | Tile

by ryw | Jul 15, 2010 | Blog, Tile Walls, Walls, Walls & Ceilings

This design concept by Italian company Benetti Stone brings the idea of green home décor to a whole different level. After all, why create a backsplash or tile your bathroom with stone, quartz, or ceramic when you can use a plant? That’s right—Benetti...