I figured to go ahead and prime before joint compound and finished the first bedroom a couple weeks ago. Looks good. Slight change to my steps. 1) remove all batten and strips, strip popcorn ceiling, remove/hammer all hanging staples/brads 2) joint compount all deep spaces 3) sheetrock screws all ar...

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That's the plan - small room. But should I prime before the first bit of joint compound goes on the wall or only prime before the texture coat?

Want to remove battens and refinish walls that are the basic sheetrock material with vinyl covering. MH has been sitting for over 10 years in eastern Virginia without huge temp extremes or any frost heaving so thinking cracks will not be a problem. Have an old VHS copy of Mark's video (DVD probably ...

Thanks for the advice. I did not think about releveling but that is definitely a smart idea that I totally missed. I also didn't think about potential subfloor issues so your idea definitely will have me having a plan in place if I find problems. I had considered taking down the sheetrock but that i...

I have been in a 1997 Clayton double-wide (~1800 sq.ft) since purchasing new, thinking of a complete remodel, and wanted to run my idea for input, suggestions, cautions, etc. I would rent a couple Pods and empty the place before starting the following: 1) DIY - remove kitchen cabinets, all doors, ca...

Thanks to both of you especially the advice for cutting. Bear with me, but when connecting the fittings, am I correct to plan to use sheet metal screws to hold, foil tape to completly seal the joint, and then wrap everything in duct insulation and a plastic sheet barrier?

I plan to replace my 10" crossover flexible duct using Robert's suggested method of rigid ducting. I have a slight problem in that just using 2ea 90* ells and a section of rigid duct won't work because two piers are slightly in the way. Do you see a problem in using 4ea 90* ells to make the sli...