These are available in powder form with setting times ranging from five to 90 minutes. ... Then, cover it witha patching ...

Q: A water leak caused me to have to remove drywall in my basement. I found rows of holes five-eighths of an inch in diameter in my concrete walls. Water is dripping through some of them.

Q: I’m a renter planning to move. How do I patch the walls so I get my deposit back? Can I really use toothpaste? A: Yes, toothpaste plugs holes in walls, as long as the holes are tiny and you ...

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