| How to Replace Ceiling Drywall Posted: 08 Apr 2021 01:00 AM PDT Replacing your ceiling drywall will take a little bit of time and effort, but it isn't difficult if you have the right tools and materials. Clear the room, walls, and attic, if there is one above the ceiling. Pull out the insulation and set it aside so you can replace it later. Then, remove any fixtures and take down the old ceiling drywall. Use drywall adhesive to hold the new ceiling drywall up so you can fasten it with screws. The job will be difficult to do on your own, so consider renting a drywall lift or asking a friend to help you. [Edit]Clearing the Area and Removing Insulation - Put on gloves, safety glasses, and a face mask. Ceilings, attics, and drywall can be dusty, dirty, and contain fiberglass and other particles that can get into your skin and eyes and irritate your throat and lungs if you breathe it in. Before you start working, put on some thick work gloves, safety glasses, and a face mask so you're protected.[1]
- You can find safety equipment at home improvement stores, at department stores, and online.
- Make sure the glasses fit snugly over your eyes so dust can't get in on the sides.
- You may want to wear a thick pair of jeans and a long-sleeved shirt to add additional protection to your skin.
- Take out any items stored in the attic, if necessary. If the ceiling you're replacing has an attic above it, access it and look for any items that may be stored in there. Old suitcases, clothes, and other items that you have stored in your attic need to be taken out before you start working.[2]
- Speed up the process by having somebody stand below the access point so you can hand them items that you remove.
- Pull out the insulation yourself if your home was built after 1970. Look for insulation in the attic above the room. If you're sure the insulation doesn't contain asbestos, pull out all of the insulation by pulling it up and carrying it out of the room. You can set it aside to replace it whenever you install your new ceiling drywall.[3]
- If your attic has flooring that is covering the insulation, wait until you remove the old ceiling drywall to remove the insulation from below rather than removing the flooring.
- If the ceiling does not have an attic above it, wait until you remove the old ceiling drywall to take out the insulation.
- Contact an asbestos removal specialist if your home was built before 1970. Older homes often used insulation that contains asbestos, which can cause serious respiratory disease if it is inhaled. If your home was built before 1970, do not attempt to remove or disturb the insulation above your ceiling to avoid exposure to asbestos. Contact a professional to come test your insulation to make sure it's safe for you to handle.[4]
- Search online for asbestos removal professionals in your area.
- Take down anything on the walls in the room. Remove any picture frames and decor from the walls and set them in another room so they're out of the way. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws and disconnect the electrical cables to remove any light fixtures installed in the walls so they aren't damaged when you remove the ceiling drywall.[5]
- Clear out any furniture, rugs, or other items from the room. Take out any chairs, couches, electronics, tables, rugs, or anything else that may be in the room so they aren't damaged or in your way when you're working. Move them out of the room entirely so you can work unimpeded.[6]
- Place the items in a nearby room so they aren't far and you can easily place them back into the room when you're finished.
[Edit]Removing the Fixtures and Existing Drywall - Cover the floor and walls with plastic drop sheets.[7] Use masking tape to attach plastic drop sheets to the edges of the walls where they meet the ceiling. Allow the plastic sheeting to drape over the walls and cover the floor of the room so they aren't damaged by the falling drywall, as well as all of the dust, dirt, and other debris from the ceiling.[8]
- Don't use canvas drop cloths or any moisture that gets on them will soak through.
- You can also use plastic tarps to cover your walls and floor.
- Shut off power to the room by flipping the breaker in the breaker box. Find your breaker box and check the diagram on the inside of the panel door to identify the switch that controls power to the room where you're replacing the ceiling drywall. Flip the switch to shut off power to the room so you can work without the risk of being shocked.[9]
- Set up lamps or a spotlight so you can see while you work, if necessary.
- Unscrew and take down any fixtures installed in the ceiling. Remove any vents, light fixtures, ceiling fans, or any other fixtures that are in your ceiling. Use a screwdriver to take out any screws that are attaching them, disconnect any electrical wires connected to them, and carefully pull them out of the ceiling.[10]
- Have another person help you hold the fixture so you can disconnect the wires more easily.
- Place the fixtures in another room so they're safe and out of the way.
- Score the corners of the drywall and ceiling with a utility knife. Take a utility knife and cut along the edge where your ceiling meets your wall to minimize damage to your wall. Press the edge of the knife into the edge of the wall and cut along the entire length of it.[11]
- Scoring the corners will help keep the paint from peeling off of your wall when you remove the ceiling drywall.
- Locate 2 ceiling joists with a stud finder. Ceiling joists frame and support your ceiling much like studs in your wall. Locate a ceiling joist so you can make sure you don't damage it when you start removing the drywall. Then, locate the joist adjacent to it so you can work between them.[12]
- Mark the location with a marker or pencil.
- Bash a small hole between 2 joists with a hammer. Take a hammer and strike the ceiling drywall in the area between 2 joists. Make a hole large enough to fit both of your hands into it.[13]
- Make sure you're wearing your gloves, safety glasses, and breathing mask so you don't get dust or fiberglass in your skin, eyes, or lungs.
- Pull all of the drywall down by hand. Reach into the hole you smashed in the ceiling drywall, grip the edges of the hole, and start pulling down the drywall from the ceiling. Make sure the drywall doesn't fall on you or someone helping you and allow it to fall to the floor so you can clean it up later. Continue pulling the drywall down until it's all removed from the ceiling.[14]
- Have somebody help you by picking up the drywall and throwing it away as you pull it down so the mess doesn't accumulate.
- Remove the insulation if you weren't able to access it before. If your insulation is covered by attic flooring or if you don't have an attic, the insulation will now be exposed. Carefully remove all of it from the ceiling, if it hasn't already fallen down. You can keep it to replace it or buy new insulation and put it on top of each drywall board as you install the drywall.
- Clean up any drywall, dust, and debris from the room. There will be lots of dust and debris on the ground after you finish removing all of the old ceiling drywall. Use a broom to sweep it all into a pile in the middle of the room, then use a dustpan to collect and dispose of it.[15]
- Keep the plastic drop sheets in place so you can install the new drywall without making a mess on your floor or walls.
[Edit]Installing the New Drywall - Use ceiling-grade gypsum board to replace your ceiling drywall. Gypsum board is much lighter than the standard wallboard, which makes it safer to use for ceilings. When you're choosing your new drywall, look for ceiling-grade gypsum board for the best and safest option to replace the drywall on your ceiling.[16]
- The drywall you use on your ceiling needs to be lighter so there's less risk of it collapsing.
- You can find ceiling-grade gypsum board at your local home improvement store., which equates to . Purchase enough to cover the entire area of your ceiling.}}
- Rent a drywall lift or have somebody help you install the new drywall. The large size of the drywall makes it unwieldy and difficult to install by yourself. If you can, have a friend help you install it so they can assist you by holding up the drywall. You can also rent a drywall lift, which is a metal device that allows you to place the drywall on rails so you can move it into place and turn a wheel to raise it to the ceiling.[17][18]
- You can rent drywall lifts for the day from a local home improvement store.
- Apply drywall adhesive to the joists. Start in 1 corner of the ceiling where you can use 1 full sheet, and squeeze the adhesive out of the tube and onto the edge of the joist facing down toward the floor. Apply an even layer to all of the joists that you will connect the first sheet to.[19]
- You can find drywall adhesive at hardware stores, at home improvement stores, and online.
- Raise the drywall and press it against the joists. Place the sheet of drywall on the drywall lift and turn the wheel to raise it into place or have someone help you raise the drywall up so you can connect it to the joists. Press the drywall against the joists and hold it for about 10 seconds so the adhesive can bond to it.[20]
- Gently release pressure from the drywall so the adhesive can hold it in place.
- Mark the locations of fixtures and ceiling joists on the drywall. Once you press the drywall to the joists, mark where you'll need to cut holes to reinstall the fixtures and mark the location of the joists so you can drill fastener screws into them. Make a light marking so they aren't visible when you're finished.[21]
- Use a pencil to lightly mark the location of joists and where you'll need to cut holes.
- Continue to apply adhesive and connect drywall until the ceiling is covered. Apply adhesive to the joists adjacent to drywall you just installed. Then, press another sheet of drywall to the adhesive to hold it in place. The adhesive will be dry after about 15 minutes, so work to apply it and connect the new drywall as quickly as you can so the ceiling is complete.[22]
- Use your utility knife to trim the drywall if it needs to be fitted into edges or corners.
- Drill screws into the drywall and ceiling joists. Use the markings you made to identify the ceiling joists and drive screws into them. Use a power drill to drive the screws through the drywall and into the ceiling joist. Space the screws about apart along the joists for the best support.[23]
- If you don't have a power drill, you can use long nails and drive them into the joists with a hammer.
- Replace the insulation in the attic if you have one. If there's an attic above the ceiling, access it and place the insulation back where you removed it from. If there isn't an attic above the ceiling, make sure you replace the insulation above the sections of drywall as you install them.[24]
- Cut out the slots for the fixtures and reinstall them. Use your utility knife to cut an opening in the ceiling drywall where you marked the locations of the fixtures. Widen and adjust the opening as needed to fit the vent, fan, or fixture into place. Connect the fixture to the electrical cord and then screw them into the new ceiling drywall so they're secure.[25]
- Have someone help you hold up heavier objects such as ceiling fans or large lights.
- Turn on the fixture to make sure it works.
- Take down the plastic drop sheets and replace the furniture and decor. Gently peel off the masking tape so you don't damage the paint and remove all of the plastic drop sheets from the room. Put the furniture, rugs, picture frames, and anything else that you cleared out of the room before.[26]
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Safety glasses, work gloves, and a breathing mask
- Plastic drop sheets
- Hammer
- Stud finder
- Screwdriver
- Ceiling-grade gypsum board
- Power drill
- screws
- Marker or pencil
- Utility knife
- Masking tape
- A drywall lift or someone to help you
- Broom and dustpan
[Edit]Warning - If your home was built before 1970, or you're unsure if your insulation has asbestos, contact a professional asbestos disposal company to inspect your insulation before you replace your ceiling drywall.
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| How to Accentuate Wavy Hair Posted: 07 Apr 2021 05:00 PM PDT Wavy hair is perhaps the holy grail of hair textures. You can blow it out straight, achieve bounce and volume, or scrunch your waves for maximum texture. If you really want to accentuate wavy hair, the good news is you can achieve a soft tousled look that is polished and frizz-free. By using the right products and learning the correct techniques, you can effortlessly enhance your wavy hair. [Edit]Wash your hair with a moisturizing shampoo. - Stick to a sulfate-free shampoo that's extra moisturizing. Since wavy hair tends to be a little more frizzy and dry than straight hair, it's important to use gentle, hydrating products.[1]
- Look for shampoo that says "moisturizing" or "hydrating" on the bottle.
- It's up to you how often you wash your hair, but try not to wash it every single day. Using shampoo too often can strip your hair of its natural oils, leaving it frizzy.
[Edit]Condition your hair to fight frizz. - Every time you wash your hair, use a medium consistency conditioner. Heavy, deep conditioning products can weigh your hair down, so try to find products that are designed for wavy hair to fight frizz and help your waves form.[2]
- Stay away from silicone and sulfate products as you look for a conditioner. These ingredients can actually make your hair drier, leading to more frizz.
[Edit]Use cold water to rinse your hair. - Wash with warm, but rinse with cold water. The cold water will close your hair cuticles, leading to a smoother, shinier finish as your hair dries.[3]
- It can be tough to get used to a cold water rinse, but it may actually help wake you up in the mornings!
[Edit]Pat your hair dry with a towel. - Use a microfiber towel to avoid frizz and soak up extra moisture. Flip your head upside down and soak up any excess water by patting your hair. Don't be tempted to rub hair with the towel, because this will make your hair frizzy. You can also wrap your hair on top of your head with a dry towel for a few minutes if you need to.[4]
- Your hair will still be damp, but not soaking wet, after towel drying.
[Edit]Comb your hair with a wide-toothed comb. - Brushing your hair with a hairbrush can lead to extra frizz. If you notice any tangles or knots, grab a wide-toothed comb and start at the ends of your hair. Gently work out the toughest of the knots as you move up toward your scalp.[5]
- If you only have a few knots here or there, try combing through your hair with your fingers first for a more gentle option.
[Edit]Spray your hair with leave-in conditioner. - This step hydrates your tresses to minimize frizz. While your hair is still damp, spray a light mist of conditioner all over. This will help fight frizz even after your hair is dry; plus, it will add some extra moisture. Leave-in conditioner is also a good option if you have fine hair since it's a little bit lighter than its traditional counterpart.[6]
- The best leave-in conditioner for wavy hair should be a lightweight formula that creates shine, detangles and smooths cuticles.
- Leave-in conditioners normally protect hair from heat, as well.
[Edit]Scrunch in 1 to 2 pumps of hair serum. - Use hair serum every day to fight frizz and add extra moisture. Rub the product between your hands and work on your ends first. Scrunch your hair with your palms, working upward to distribute the product evenly.[7]
- Argan oil works great as a hair serum, because it smooths fly-aways, but isn't too heavy.[8]
- Do not overuse hair serum, as it can weigh your hair down. A pea-sized amount is really all you need.
[Edit]Add a volumizing mousse. - Give your waves some extra hold so they don't fall flat. Rub a quarter-sized amount of mousse in between your palms. Gently scrunch it into your hair, starting at the ends and working your way up to the crown. Look for a mousse that contains flexible polymers to give curl memory and definition to your wavy look.[9]
- Mousse has come a long way since the 1980s. Instead of creating a stiff, crunchy hold, it now gives soft, touchable control to hair.
[Edit]Air dry your hair for a natural wave. - Use the air-drying technique when you have a few hours to spare. Wrap and twist your hair around your fingers in sections. Scrunch the ends of your waves with your hands to set the curls. Keep the curls in place by wrapping a towel around your hair and leaving it on while it dries. Take the towel off after a few hours to let your hair dry the rest of the way.[10]
- Drying your hair in a towel is also called the "plopping" method. It helps keep your waves in place as they dry for bouncier, springier curls.
- If you're going to bed, try putting your hair into a braid. Braid wet hair in one big, loose braid. Twist the braid into a bun, and clip your hair a few inches below the crown for some lift.[11]
[Edit]Diffuse your hair to speed up the drying time. - Give your waves extra volume with a diffuser attachment. Tilt your head to the side or upside down and start drying from the ends of your hair, working your way up. Hold the nozzle horizontal to your locks or at a 45-degree angle to your head, and scrunch your waves as you dry. Massage your scalp with the diffuser to add volume at the roots.[12]
- You can buy universal diffusers that fit any hair dryer, or you can buy one made specifically for yours.
- If you finish diffusing and notice any unruly waves or curls, touch them up with a curling iron.
- If diffusing makes your hair a little too frizzy, try drying your hair until it's about 50% dry then letting it air dry the rest of the way.
[Edit]Sleep on a silk pillowcase. - Protect your waves at night to fight frizz throughout the day. Replace your old cotton pillowcase with a silk or satin one to keep your waves hydrated and moisturized while you sleep.[13]
- You can also wear a silk bonnet to bed if you'd prefer!
- Silk also helps keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, so it's a win-win situation.
[Edit]Refresh your waves with a leave-in conditioner. - Use this technique on days that you don't wash your hair. Fill a spray bottle with warm water and add a little bit of leave-in conditioner. Spritz your locks with your mixture and scrunch the ends of your hair with your hands. Let your waves air dry to tamp down frizz.[14]
- You could also use a sea salt spray or coconut water for extra hydration.
- Hair serums and leave-in conditioners double as a heat protectant.
- After you style your hair, try to touch it as little as possible. Touching your hair might make it look dry and frizzy.
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| How to Cook a Basic Omelette Posted: 07 Apr 2021 09:00 AM PDT You may have heard that the true test of a cook is whether or not they can make a good basic omelette. Fortunately, as long as you follow a few simple guidelines, you can easily whip up an inexpensive, filling dish that tastes like a pro made it. Fold your omelette in half for a traditional option or roll it up it for a softer, French-style dish. Feel free to customize your basic omelette by adding your favorite fillings just before you fold or roll it. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Folded Diner-Style Omelette - 2 to 3 eggs
- of oil, such as vegetable, sunflower, canola, or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Makes 1 omelette [Edit]French-Style Rolled Omelette - 3 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) of unsalted butter, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon (3 g) of chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragon, or parsley, optional
Makes 1 omelette [Edit]Making a Folded Diner-Style Omelette - Whisk 2 or 3 eggs with salt and pepper. Crack as many eggs as you'd like into a small bowl or dish. Then, sprinkle in salt and pepper according to your taste. Take a whisk or a fork and beat the eggs until the mixture is a uniform yellow color. Whisk for at least 10 seconds so the omelette is consistent in texture.[1]
- You could also flavor the omelet with dry seasonings of your choice. Sprinkle a little curry powder or cajun seasoning, for instance.
- Melt of oil and 1 teaspoon (4 g) of butter in a skillet. Set an nonstick skillet on the stove and turn the burner to medium-low. Put of oil and 1 teaspoon (4 g) of butter into the pan so they melt and coat the bottom of the skillet.[2]
- Use your favorite oil, such as vegetable, sunflower, canola, or olive oil.
- The oil prevents the butter from burning in the skillet. If you prefer, you could use all butter or all oil instead.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the pan. Once the skillet is hot and the butter is foaming, slowly pour the beaten eggs into it. Hold the handle and slowly tilt the pan until the egg mixture coats the entire surface of the skillet.[3]
- Keep the burner at medium-low heat so the omelette cooks evenly. If the burner is up too high, the omelette will become rubbery.
- Cook the omelette and tilt the pan mixture until the omelette's almost set. Leave the eggs to cook for about 20 seconds before stirring the edges of the skillet with a rubber spatula. Scoot the curds along the edges towards the center of the skillet. Then, tilt the skillet so the egg mixture runs to the empty edges of the skillet.[4]
- Cook the omelette until it's set, but still slightly glossy on top. This should take about 1 minute.
- Add your choice of fillings if you want to make a heartier omelette. Although you don't need to add any fillings to a basic omelette, it's easy to customize one. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup (78 g) of fillings over 1/2 of the omelette. You could use:[5]
- Shredded cheese, such as cheddar, monterey jack, or colby jack
- Sautéed vegetables, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions
- Diced cooked meat, such as ham, sausage, chorizo, or bacon
- Turn off the burner and fold the omelette in half. Take a rubber spatula and gently lift up the edges of the omelette on 1 side. Then, slide the spatula under the omelette and lift 1/2 of the omelette over to the other side. Slide the omelette onto a serving plate and enjoy it while it's hot.[6]
- Although the omelette has the best texture immediately after cooking, you can refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
[Edit]Making a French-Style Rolled Omelette - Beat 3 eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper. Crack 3 large eggs into a bowl and use a whisk or fork to beat the eggs. Keep beating until the yolks are incorporated into the whites and the eggs are a uniform yellow color. Whisk for at least 10 seconds to ensure that the omelette has a consistent texture and color.[7] (3 g) of finely chopped fresh herbs, such as chives, tarragon, or parsley to the beaten eggs.}}
- Avoid beating the eggs until they become foamy or they won't cook evenly.
- Melt 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Set an nonstick skillet on the stove and put (14 g) of unsalted butter into it. Turn the burner to medium-high and tilt the pan a little so the butter coats the skillet as it melts.[8]
- You could also use a seasoned carbon steel pan.
- Pour the eggs into the skillet and stir them until they're softly set. Slowly pour the eggs into the hot skillet and begin shaking the pan gently to keep the eggs moving. Use a spatula or chopsticks to stir the eggs in the skillet for about 1 minute. This breaks up the curds so you get a smoother, softer omelette.[9]
- Ensure that you stir the edges of the omelette since these usually cook faster than the eggs in the center of the skillet.
- Although you can add fillings, keep them to a minimum so the omelette is easy to roll.
- Roll the omelette over itself by intervals. The omelette will probably crack if you try to roll it tightly. Instead, take a spatula and loosen the edges of the omelette. Tilt the handle of the skillet up while you lift the closest edge of the omelette up. Roll it towards the center of the omelette away from the handle. Keep lifting and rolling about of the omelette until you've rolled it to the side of the skillet that's opposite from the handle.[10]
- If you're struggling to roll the omelette with the spatula, try using chopsticks for greater control.
- Slide the rolled omelette onto a plate so the seam is facing down. Bring your serving plate over to the skillet. Slowly tilt the skillet up and over the plate so the rolled omelette lands on the plate seam-side down.[11]
- Serve the omelette while it's hot. You could garnish it with more fresh herbs if you like.
- To make an omelette for a few people, choose the folded omelette and stuff it with your favorite fillings, such as mushrooms, cheese, or ham and cheese.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Folded Diner-Style Omelette - Measuring spoons
- Small bowl
- Whisk or fork
- nonstick skillet
- Spatula
- Serving plate
[Edit]French-Style Rolled Omelette - Bowl
- Whisk or fork
- nonstick skillet
- Spatula
- Serving plate
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