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20 Years of Sanding Textured Walls: How a Damp Sponge Makes It Obsolete

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20 Years of Sanding Textured Walls: How a Damp Sponge Makes It Obsolete

A seasoned decorator reveals the game-changing damp sponge method that eliminates the health hazards and physical toll of sanding textured walls. Using nothing more than joint compound and water, you can achieve beautifully smooth surfaces in older homes—without the crystalline silica dust or three-day cleanup ordeal.

Forget Expensive Wood Filler: This Supermarket Staple Works Better

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Forget Expensive Wood Filler: This Supermarket Staple Works Better

For years, woodworkers have kept a secret: the best wood filler isn’t sold in hardware stores at all. It’s a simple mixture of PVA glue and fine sawdust from the wood you’re repairing—costing pennies and delivering perfect color matches that commercial fillers can’t achieve.