Step 2: Notch exposed studs

towel bar step 2
Photo: Merle Henkenius
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Carefully pry out the wallboard pieces from the holes and set them aside for reuse later. If they break, simply cut two new drywall pieces to fit. Next, use a handsaw to cut a 3/4-inches-deep x 3½-inches-high notch in each of the exposed studs.
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    • 16-foot tape measure
      Tape measure
    • drywall saw
      Drywall saw
    • hand saw
      Hand saw
    • hammer
      Hammer
    • chisel
      Chisel
    • drill
      Drill/driver
    • drywall knife
      Drywall knife

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    1. 1x4 BLOCKING
    One required per towel bar

    2. 1X2 CLEAT
    required for fastening blocking to corner stud

    3. 2-INCH DECKING SCREWS
    for attaching the blocking to the studs

    4. 1/4-INCH DRYWALL SCREWS

    5. PAPER DRYWALL TAPE OR FIBERGLASS MESH TAPE
    used to conceal seams around drywall patch

    6. DRYWALL JOINT COMPOUND
    for finishing drywall patch

    7. 150-GRIT ABRASIVE PAPER
    used to sand joint compound

    8. PRIMER AND PAINT
    to match wall

    9. TOWEL BARS
    see the Product Gallery for options