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c/diy-and-contractorsangela40angela4017d agoProlific Poster

My basement drywall was always a mess until I started using a $20 drywall rasp instead of a knife for final shaping.

It took three attempts on a ceiling patch before I realized the rasp gives you way more control over those last little bumps and feathered edges, so what's your go-to trick for smoothing drywall seams?
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pat_webb45
pat_webb4517d ago
Wet sponge works magic.
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wright.dakota
It's funny how the right cheap tool can fix a problem you've been overthinking for years.
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the_faith
the_faith17d ago
Yeah, that's so true. I was just reading about how people will buy expensive gear for a hobby but the thing that actually helps is some basic five dollar item. It really does make you stop and wonder about all the time wasted. You hit the nail on the head, @wright.dakota. Overcomplicating things is a real trap.
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