A heat pump consists of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit that are connected by a bundle of flexible piping and wiring called a lineset. The lineset provides a path for refrigerant, condensation, electrical power, and electrical communication signals …
All of the edges of the drywall sheets are now covered with tape except for two. The edges of the drywall that butt up against the floor, and the edges of the sheets that come together to form an outside …
The first step in finishing drywall is the drywall taping. Using a taping knife correctly is a bit awkward at first, but you can pick it up in no time. Here’s how I did it…
Building your own home allows you to customize as much as you want. Learn how easy it can be to add beautiful drywall arches, curved walls, and custom niches. Drywall is easy to work with and also 100 percent recyclable. Simply use a utility knife to score the back (brown) side at 2″ intervals and snap the sheets at each of the scores. The white side of the sheet remains uncut to provide a nice, clean surface for finishing. For convex curves, use plenty of water on the back side so the gypsum will soften and bend easier. Clamp the sheet so it will dry in the new, curved shape and don’t attach the sheet to the framing until it is completely dry.
Decrease air infiltration and sound transfer while building your own net-zero home by using continuous drywall and resilient channel.
Begin building the interior finish of your home by installing drywall. Certain specialty tools will make the job a lot easier!
Insulating on your own with blown cellulose in the attic is one of the easiest DIY projects a homeowner can do to decrease their heating bill. Here’s how to do it…
Insulating your walls with dense-pack cellulose gives you the best bang for your buck while also doing less harm to the environment than other common insulation types.
Learn how to ensure your insulation is most effective by creating an airtight seal all around it.
The walls and attic are now air sealed. The cement slab was air sealed several months ago when I completed the framing, but several parts had deteriorated while it had been exposed to the elements so I touched up those …