All you need to know about ceilings including, fixture selections, framing, plaster and drywall, fans, and more
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Q: Would it be a good idea to insulate the ceiling of our unheated basement? I'm hoping that would make it easier to heat our living quarters.
—Frances Stout, Hillsdale, N.J.
To patch a hole in a wall or ceiling that's wider than your largest putty knife, use a steel ruler. Overfill the hole with spackle, then draw the ruler across the surface, scraping off the excess.
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