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[@davidmedina7192]

Might be stereo typing here but I gotta say it. Canadians are the golden retrievers of humans. The way this guy smiles and the patience to explain everything from such different angles. Amazing videos. Thank you!

[@jefftitterington7600]

Yes, please, more videos for the beginner!!! I did miss one thing - what prep do your tools need before you can use them the first time? Smoothing rough edges?

[@kevreilly7]

Jitterbug is helpful to save your shoulders

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Always teaching us DIYers to be self-sufficient in a good way! Love your helpful videos so much!! I 👍😎

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you like them! Cheers!

[@richdewitt760]

Jeff, You are an amazing teacher. You always not only demo HOW to use proper techniques but best of all you explain WHY we do it that way as well---the science or logic and that is wisdom. Thank You Rich

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Rich. happy to help!

[@lloydsims1573]

My wife and I appreciate the tutorial for those of us who need skills.

[@ralphietito]

Thanks a million. I’m saving all your videos in my Treasure playlist.

[@jeffschmidt]

On your advice I picked up a drywall hawk, and it's been a game changer! I can't imagine doing any amount of drywall work without it.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Good stuff! I can't understand how folks want to use a tonka toy instead of a machine designed for production.

[@francesca2173]

You are the best instructor EVER!! Thank you!!

[@cache4pat]

Everytime I watch this, I learn something useful that I missed the last time I watched it.... Thx for these tips.

[@SteeleMagnolia]

Like the boxed paper tape idea for corners! Going to be repairing a tall recess that leads to a skylight in a bathroom, so the stiffer construction of this particular paper tape could make it a better solution.

[@cyberpunk_89]

Im loving the low key critique he's giving his son for the mistakes 😂

[@nmarmz]

Killz oil primer can is one of the oldest and still used by many for any kind of drywall repair this product is just amazing

[@mrscoot1]

I am making a tiny house out of a 420sqft. Building and installing shower, watched your video on it a few times you do great at instructing and have giving me confidence and information to try it myself! And I havebeen watching your videoes on sheetrock, mudding and tips ! You said to put questions in comments, so here goes! The sheetrock was done prior to me getting building and in moving have bad spots cracks and some walls painted, I had to remove to upgrade wiring! Here is the questions, can you mud tape etc. Painted walls? And cracks , how do you do them , , have not seen in your videos yet, saw one you said you sprayed something on torn or scratched places, but can not find name of stuff you spray! Anything you can do to help with going behind poor mud job or torn or scratches and especially what to do or tricks when doing painted walls, or if it can be done! Thank you for all your work it is exstremely helpful and appreciated! And you help me stop getting ripped off by industry, but they do so much to not sale us complete products , never get everything needed and they try to trick you if you do not look close and I have noticed they even say 1 thing on outside and on inside find out it will not work as is or without other parts! Really bad and vague information, almost criminal! Thanks !

[@iansimpson6553]

Take it from me, I have going been to drywall school, Jeff is really good at drywall. I haven’t seen a thing he does that would be bogus in the trade.

[@joechen353]

AWESOME! Video for other trade like me . I'm eager to try to DO patch up after learning watching this .

[@tommartin5217]

I need to do some drywall repair in a room with carpet. Of course I would use a drop cloth. Most of your drywall vids are on a construction site. I have to be much more careful. Would using a tray be better than a hawk to minimize spills? Will the 4x10 still work or would I have to use a 10in knife? Having carpet changes the process like cleaning the tools etc. Maybe a video addressing non new construction would be helpful. Your videos are the gold standard for DIY homeowners.

[@Ctcoleman]

The tip on only mudding one side of the corner at a time makes a lot of sense. I was driving myself crazy trying to do both sides at the same time.

[@melansaloon]

Just to make sure I'm understanding him correctly - Jeff is saying to do one side of the corner at a time. Let the one side dry thoroughly. Maybe use a fan or a vacuum to speed up the process. Then come back the next day to finish the other side of the corner. Is that how it should be done?

[@megache99]

Jeff, your videos have provided such good info over the years, that it gave me the confidence to do my own kitchen remodel (which turned into stripping everything down to the studs because I kept finding more problems). My mud work is far from good, but things are coming together. After painting, I can see some flaws, but I plan to go back and repair them. Cabinets and flooring are not installed, yet. It won't be perfect when done, but I'm taking my time to do it the best that I can. Thank you for all your hard work in providing these detailed videos, and for educating those of us who are DIY-ers.

[@chrisczarnik3439]

Great explanation for all the tools and professional demonstrations.

[@skyscreek]

Thank you! This helped me finish my living room ceiling.

[@gsb5050]

If you’re using a brand new 4” knife give the corner edges a sand so you don’t rip and tear every piece of tape you try and bed

[@jacehunter1300]

Doom Guy would downvote this...

[@Billybob-go8hn]

If you’re inexperienced, or get the 4inch knife with 90 degree corners

[@ronblades1568]

Hi Gregory Brown if u have a brand new drywall knife u never sand the edges of a new knife for drywall the edges are designed to be sharp so u get perfect corners especially on your smaller knifes your problem is u don't have enough experience it takes time me to get the feel of drywall knifes something this guy y forgot to tell u taping is an art and Jeff dose not compare to a real pro big jobs should be left to the real pros Jeff is good enough to do his own work but he is no where as good as guys who do taping for a living

[@JonathanMcCormick32]

Jeff is the contractor dad we never knew we needed

[@Dubzy001]

Hey Jeff great video! A drywall vid that would be great to see is new to existing and what some good tips for how to tie a larger repair into existing. Thanks for all that you did for us here in TX!

[@martinpantoja2423]

its the lowkey grilling of the sons learning the job that gets me lol my dad was like that too years later im like damn he sure grilled me a lot and gave me crap but hell if i cant set plumbing and concrete like a landscaper lol

[@Kevin-oy8nl]

Can you go into more detail as to why you apply muf on the side of the knife? Are you applying mud to fill the crack or to give the tape some sort of adhesion? I've noticed some explanations like this missing from your more recent videos. Is one of the things that always helps me a lot. Explanations why you do something a particular way.

[@elenavillanueva6710]

Hey Jeff, i cannot find the video where you comment about this product you use to sweep the floor after working with drywall. Anyway they dont sell it here. So I used ... used ground coffee. It is ideal if it keeps a bit of moisture because it works like adhesive to the dust. It is perfect for sweeping when you are fixing drywall inside finished house (with finished flooring).

[@Kanesgarage]

Perfect 90 is an awesome product

[@mikeiz6944]

Awesome video. thank you!!

[@cdcd5260]

You da man, Jeff!

[@vinnylenci7311]

when you remove the bottom it should have a slot to use to remove the part of blade you want to remove so you have control of the blade so it doesn't go flying!

[@shayroo]

Thanks!

[@shyn5613]

Excellent video. Jeff these kinds of videos explaining 101's is very helpful to homeowners. It gives a high level understanding of how things work and then can be tweaked to their application. thank you.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thezzach]

6:45 how to fill crack with mud 7:00 how to keep tape from getting bubbles 9:30 how to fix tape blister 18:00 how to tape/mud corners 20:30 4x12 Nella Trowel

[@stevegastel9368]

Thanks Jeff great video! My question is when you add a little water in your pail of mud, do you dump it out the next day or mix it in with the mud?

[@Axelinot]

Amazing, thanks

[@habbadabbado5765]

Great work Jeff!!

[@georgesaraamonette1782]

I seem to get ugly results. I think my mud started to get a little dry and leaving some rough spaces. I did try to wet it a little, but after awhile still had the same issue as if I was working on the area too much (trying to get it perfect) and it had dried a little and I keep adding more mud. It's truly an art and takes practice.

[@Tdub66]

I only use the 5 minute mud at work and it needs little sanding after I’m done

[@Jacko49]

DID i tell you that you are FANTASTIC ? LOVE your lessons. sorry i couldn't find how to repair a crack on the wall , right at the 2 corners verticals.(my luck) thanks anyway

[@mariaacosta1441]

Thank you so much, watching your videos is teaching me how to repair a gutted out townhouse to include destroying the closets. My husband is 70 and I am almost 62. We are both retired marines and I believe your videos about Sheetrocks and tools are helping us do what we were hesitant of doing. Once again thank you.

[@FR3ERUNN3R]

Wait a minute you’re telling me I don’t soak that tape in water at all!?! 😮 well shoot that’s awesome!

[@geoffbooker2965]

Thanks, good info, gef

[@eisenho6057]

thank you🎉

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You're welcome 😊

[@ritapadilla6267]

New to this channel. Freaking love the details in the videos. I am learning so much.

[@michaelmctague2101]

Jeff, does your drywall trowel have the concave bow?

[@billmccluskey6294]

I’m always learning from watching these videos. Should be able to renovate my whole house over the next few years.

[@BestLittleStudio]

I have a question, what about those specialty corner knives that are made for inside and outside corners that are bent at a 90? Could you use one of those to do inside corners without having to do one side, wait, then do the other side? Since the tool is doing both sides at once, and ensuring mud gets into the cracks that should avoid the issue right? Then you are not possibly digging out from the other side since the tools are made to not be able to do that.

[@SteeleMagnolia]

Just giving my take on the corner knives, and am no expert, but my thinking would be that those knives could push the corner of the tape in too far, thus possibly not allowing the outside edges of the tape to sit completely flat on the wall. The idea of the corner knife seems genius, but if the walls are not perfect corners, then you will have a problem.

[@chllnlikeavlln]

I've been doing drywall for years, still learning.

[@Ashroyer86]

When jeff trims up the beard he says: perfect every time.

[@kathystevenson350]

Thank you

[@luissantiago1832]

Thank you very much for this video

[@NeelSingh-gn7gs]

Hi buddy thanks for all your help and expertise. I have accomplished and learned a lot watching your videos. Quick question what are your thoughts on buddy taping system. Its like 39.95 on Amazon. Please let me know. Thanks once again

[@gary.oneill]

Some really useful info here, thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@just4fun-family145]

Can you please make a video or comment on how to lower a playhouse that is 5ft off the ground on posts to ground level. It is 10x10 fully sided with roof and could use some advice. Thanks

[@oversimplifiedasianfood5785]

Hi Jeff, I have been binge watching your videos! What a gem! And we finally got a house and it really needs a lot of care. I consulted a general contractor and ask about if we can do the finishing work like tiling up shower and install electric radiant flooring ourselves and tiling, installing vanity etc, so that we can save some money. Where he go ahead and add a bathroom for us and of course plumbing and wiring. He refused me and explained that there are rough in inspection and final inspection and he can’t trust our work for final inspection, which would damage his reputation and license. We are not sure if this would be the case for all the contractors? Or is it really that what we are asking for is too much? I guess my question is how can we legally renovation with help yet doing most of the labor intensive job ourselves. I live in New Jersey by the way. Hope you can see my comment! Thank you so much!

[@egrrl4]

So helpful, thank you!!

[@doopedee]

I may sound really stupid, but I cant find the answer anywhere ... Im trying to DIY drywall, but my new hawk's square pan doesnt stay connected to the its handle, it just falls over. What secures it?

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

Hey Jeff, can you put this video in the "Drywall" Playlist please❓❗ 🙏 Thanks much‼️🙏👌🥰

[@mikeiz6944]

hi guys, is it a 4x10 or 4x12 trowel? And is there a particular brand. TIA

[@Ruso_Moose]

Kilz Primer 33:00

[@MikeAttanasiofoto]

Hi Jeff, thanks for the great videos you've provided to us novices.... I'm wondering if you ca answer a repair question??? The walls in my garage are 25 years old and the joints have not failed yet the tape(on the edges) is separating from the wall. I want to clean up these issues and am wondering if tape is needed at this point? Can I just remove the tape and clean up the joints or do I have to start by clearing out the joints and then start over??? Thanks for your help!

[@feyrband]

You want to remove the tape, score it as necessary so you don't pull a bunch of extra stuff off. Check out Vancouver carpenter video on fixing bubbles.

[@kelvincole1264]

Could you please tell me the name of the knife again?

[@edwardthomas8793]

You rock man

[@Paulog1990]

He looks like the bagel boss guy from that viral video.

[@bob119911]

can you use plaster paris as drywall compound....? i already have for small patches/skimming... but will it hold finish ?

[@no1isabovegod532]

Thanks I appreciate everything ure teaching

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

So nice of you

[@psilk34]

20:27 4x12 or 4x10 trowel? I’m confused.

[@davidbuche]

I think I figured it out. Visually his trowel matches a Nela carbon trowel. That trowel comes in a 4x12 but not a 4x10. Unfortunately no Nela dealers near me. I just bought a 4x12 Anvil concrete trowel with guard for under $20 at Home Depot which I am hoping will deliver results

[@chrisbuildsstuff1843]

Just about to start drywall, love all the drywall series on this channel!

[@Ivan-mf7lc]

Nela trowel?what's hapend with marshalltown

[@SF_Curious]

What mod are you using ?

[@manuzach]

fun trivia - whats the drywall reference in the movie "office space" ?

[@rodolfodeleon6559]

Very good videos,

[@petersallander6913]

It helped a lot

[@conniehensley5568]

Beautiful. Thank you!

[@kbbb4227]

Thank You.

[@frankcullifer2151]

How hard should you press on the muding tools

[@JamesofJesus]

Skip the 5 and straight to the 6?

[@waynetaylor7086]

why do you never show doing the ceilings,

[@ephraimschmitt3106]

You know you have gotten old when Jeff says he has a new drywall trick and you get super excited 😂😂😂😂

[@philn.4692]

Better up your game, Nate!

[@annhogan2274]

Love your videos! Where did you find your angled drywall knife?

[@Mudflextools]

😊

[@JacquelyneF]

Just seeing this after my first time taping after buying brand new tools. Doh!

[@shanewells1]

First off, love your videos. Second, I used the Kilz on exposed brown paper and it is leaving a rough texture behind. Is this normal? Do I knock this down, sand, or just mud over? Thanks!

[@blainethompson6510]

“a dull blade is a deadly blade”

[@mark7993]

Starting a bathroom reno soon, definitely helps watching your content (especially the tub installs!), but I have a question about the walls: In places, the original paint layers (a few layers thick) have flakes and chipped off down to the paper. I scraped all the loose paint away, but now I'm left with parts of my wall that have a noticeable ~1mm depression, and a hard edge to the rest of the paint layer. Should I skimcoat it with mud, and sand it all down to the same level (in which case, what type of compound should I use?)? If not, what else could I do? Again, as a young, very DIY-focused person in my first home of my own, your channel has helped me through quite a few projects! Thanks so much!

[@boyetsantos8096]

Jeff hi bro, can we use paper for concrete corner thanks

[@mikeachtereekte7910]

Thank you so much for all the info. I would have loved to have this sooner lol but I can now fix all the little problems

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help!

[@usagoca]

You are an inspiration to me. Could you possible to make a video about how to change the outside garden faucet?

[@maryseay9406]

Sensi 🙏 Still giggling over the image of a dump truck filled with killz 🙃

[@ginog4480]

More great stuff Jeff. Thank you so much. FYI, I'd like to help you out at Amazon, but I cannot click/open the products (to purchase) through your recommendations pages. Is it broken?

[@cyberpunk_89]

Can I order the outside corner tape from Holland?

[@sc0rp404]

instead of tape can you use mesh ? i find mesh is easier to work with

[@knowmadd9734]

Yes you can but there are a couple factors to consider in my experience. I found that boxed mud can adhere to the mesh but it's very unpredictable and can turn disastrous very quickly. But it can work in some instances.

[@knowmadd9734]

Mesh is to be used with the powder mud you mix yourself, it was primarily invented to be a solution to small repair areas and shit like that

[@8403ghost]

Why do you use paper tape instead of fiber tape? Isn't fiber tape better for preventing cracking?

[@thezfunk]

Paper tape makes for a stronger joint.

[@TR4Ajim]

Another advantage of being neat with the mud is you can “wet sand” your finish coat.

[@acejime7773]

Wat brand is te trowel

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Nella, from Germany. they make the best steel

[@jerryperez628]

Hey Jeff hope you're doing well. Question, I've always used the mesh tape with the sticky backing; what's the difference between the mesh tape or the paper tape you use. Which is better? Starting to think the paper since it's the only type I ever see you use. Please advise.

[@JTP1967]

The difference between the mesh tape and paper tape is the type of mud you have to use with it. If you are using the paper tape, then you HAVE to use an all purpose mud, the one that comes in the green/blue boxes or buckets. That's because all purpose is made with an adhesive additive that allows the paper tape to stick without cracking. If you are using the mesh tape, then you have to use the powder or what is called hot mud or fast mud like the EasySand 20, 45 or 90 because they do not have adhesives additives and need to penetrate the mesh to bond properly with the mud. Do not use the mesh tape with all purpose because it will crack over time and bubble and will be very hard to work with. Paper tape, all in all, is better to use if you are doing larger areas. The mesh tape is typically used for repairs. They also make a Fibatape that is made out of fiber glass that works great for repairs that can also be used with all purpose compound.

[@stewscookeryclass7503]

Hey so this is completely unrelated but I could use some advice. So sorry in advance If I'm attaching a dishwasher and washing machine to my kitchen sinks out-pipe (The pipe goes straight down under the concrete floor after the kitchen sink), am I better with double input hose connectors Or A standing water pipe? or does it not matter and should I just use whatever best suits the space PS i live in the UK and either is allowed but not sure what's best? Thanks

[@x1984x]

Off topic question: I was house shopping in Tennessee a few days ago and looked at one that's 90 years old. There's no visible bow in the roofline and everything looks relatively square. But there's half a dozen splits in the foundation. Is that something that can be mitigated with some sort of foundation adhesive or is that a sign of something much worse that I'm not aware of?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

usually a sign of wet cement when poured. It can be repaired with epoxy injections.

[@x1984x]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Thanks!

[@overcomer4226]

Knob and tube electrical?? Pricey to replace. Not unsafe but harder to run large appliances .

[@marlorenee4193]

I finally caught a video upload!! 😂 I have so many questions that I left on older videos. I've heard different things from you depending on the age of your video. So which is your favorite, vinyl or linoleum planks for kitchen and home? How do you get off thinset from concrete? Your tile video totally skipped over this because they had their tile over old flooring. Also, I love you and your videos are so awesome!! Love your personality!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

thinset off concrete is usually removed with an angle grinder and a cup grinder wheel. there is also a commercial sized grinder that looks like a floor polisher. I love vinyl plank. Cheers!