Here's how to streamline a job that requires a lot of hand-sawing. First cut a block of scrap wood to accommodate about a third of a sheet of sandpaper. Then recycle a supermarket plastic foam tray and cut a piece the size of the block. Glue these together and wrap the sandpaper around them. You'll get a smoother surface and your sandpaper will last longer.

Plaster and Sanding

…to use good old elbow grease. You can go to any hardware store and purchase a dywall sanding block that holds the sanding paper in place, or you can use a block of wood and wrap the sandpaper around it. Plaster and joint compound are soft applications…

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Building a Butcher Block Table

…You can never oil butcher block too much. For a non-food…
…you can cover the butcher block with two to three coats of a good grade polyurethane sanding the surface between each coat. Eastern Butcher Block offers its own proprietary…

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How to Prepare a Room for Painting

Preparing a room for painting will save on cleanup time and will make the finished job look professional.

Taping and Finishing Drywall Seams

…sandpaper attached to a wood block or sanding block. Knock the high spots down with…
…grit sandpaper attached to a sanding block. Vacuum up dust and wipe down…
…grit sandpaper attached to a sanding block. The seam should be smooth and…

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Painting a Ceiling

…with medium grain sandpaper. If you don't have a sanding block, a block of wood or some other flat surface will do. …
…sandpaper, working in a circular motion. Use a sanding block or a similar flat surface. Apply a second coat…

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How to Paint a Ceiling

With the right tools and a little preparation, a ceiling can be painted without difficulty.

Preparing a Room for Painting

…using a putty knife. Step 5: Sand the walls for a smooth surface. Use a sanding block or a piece of fine sandpaper stapled to a wooden block. Hold the block flat against the wall and sand away bumps, imperfections and paint drips. Sand…

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How to Drive and Finish Drywall Screws

Properly driving and finishing the screws that hold drywall in place gives a smooth look to new walls.

Repairing Cracks in Drywall

…and feather the compound out onto the wall. Allow the compound to dry completely before sanding with 120-grit sandpaper wrapped around a sanding block. Use a small putty knife to fill the crack with compound. Step 4: Apply and sand…

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