Family Fix It With Eric Stromer

Repair a Drywall Hole:

Materials:
Sheet metal drywall patch with adhesive
Drywall compound/spackling paste
Sand paper
Putty knife
Paint and paintbrush/roller

Instructions:

1. Apply adhesive side of sheet metal patch to cover hole in drywall.

2. Use putty knife to spread spackling compound over sheet metal patch.

3. Let dry.

4. Sand down the dried compound until smooth.

5. Paint the smoothed area with paint and let dry.
 

 

Pegboard Organizing System

Materials:
Pegboard from any hardware store
Pegboard accessories and hooks
Drywall anchors
Drill
Assorted materials to customize board

Instructions:
1. Drill holes into drywall and insert drywall anchors.

2. Customize your pegboard to your liking and hang pegboard on drywall anchors.

3. Use pegboard accessories for desired amount of storage.

Rain Gutter Planters

Materials:
Plastic, flat bottom rain gutter
Gutter end caps
Plants
Potting soil
Gardening trowel
Drill

Instructions:
1. Buy rain gutter and end caps at any hardware store. They come in 16ft length, but can be cut down in most stores.

2. Once you have the desired size gutter, place end caps on each side of the gutter.

4. Drill a hole in the back of the gutter to allow water drainage.

5. Fill your gutter, almost to the top, with potting soil.

6. Take your desired plants and transplant them from their pot into the soil.

7. If desired, you can label each plant so you know which plant is which

 

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