How to Remove Crayon from Walls: Cleaning vs. Repainting Crayon Marks in Chicago
Crayons are designed for paper, but children discover quickly that walls are a much more exciting canvas. Crayon marks on painted walls are a…
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Marker on Painted Wall: How to Remove Permanent Marker and Fix Bleeding Stains
A child picks up a permanent marker and “helps” decorate the wall. A visitor accidentally marks the wall while reaching for a light switch.…
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Cat Scratched Wall Repair: Fix Cat Claw Damage on Drywall in Chicago
Your cat stretches, yawns, and instinctively digs her claws into the nearest vertical surface—your wall. Cat scratch damage is a common drywall repair problem…
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Dog Scratched Drywall Repair: Fix Pet Scratch Damage on Chicago Apartment Walls
Your dog scratches at the door when he wants to go out. He scratches at the corner of the hallway when he’s excited. He…
Read guide Baby Gate Wall Damage Repair: Fix Crushed Drywall and Stripped Anchors in Chicago
You remove a baby gate—maybe the child has outgrown the need, you’re rearranging the space, or you’re moving out—and the wall where the gate…
Read guide Handrail Bracket Pulled Out of Drywall: Safety-Critical Wall Repair in Chicago
A handrail bracket pulls out of the wall and suddenly you have a safety problem, not just a cosmetic one. Unlike a curtain rod…
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Toilet Paper Holder Pulled Out of Wall: Bathroom Drywall Repair in Chicago
You yank the toilet paper a little too hard and the entire holder comes out of the wall. The anchors pull free, leaving two…
Read guide Towel Bar Pulled Out of Drywall: How to Repair and Re-Mount Securely in Chicago
You reach for a towel and the entire bar comes out of the wall in your hand. The anchors pull free, taking chunks of…
Read guide Curtain Rod Holes Ripped Out of Drywall: How to Repair and Re-Hang Securely
You reach for the curtains and the entire rod drops, pulling anchors and chunks of drywall with it. Or you try to remove an…
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How to Patch TV Mount Holes in Drywall: Wall Repair After Removing a Mounted TV
You unmount your flat-screen TV—maybe you’re moving, switching to a TV stand, or rearranging the living room—and what you find on the wall is…
Read guide Tape Pulled Paint Off Wall: How to Repair Painter’s Tape and Masking Tape Damage
You finish painting a room and proudly peel off the painter’s tape—only to watch a strip of fresh (or old) paint come off with…
Read guide Command Strips Ripped Paint Off Wall: How to Repair the Damage in Chicago
You pull off a Command strip to take down a picture, a shelf, or a holiday decoration—and a chunk of paint comes with it.…
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