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MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
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DIY
Fixing walls before move out will save money
VICTORIA PITCHER
vpitcher@kansan.com
Preparing for move-out day can be hectic. It's a day full of cleaning, packing and fixing
that hole in the wall that you don't quite remember how it got there. And if you are like many other students in this situation, you may be looking for a quick solution. A single hole in the wall can cost a student around $50, depending on the size of the hole, if left unpatched. Fixing a hole in the wall is
that Ace Hardware offers how-to videos on their website for many common household repairs. Students can also come in to the store for help on any project.
very easy and only takes a few minutes for each application.
customers are looking for."
"We generally have someone here with
SCOTT SCHMILLE Manager, Westlake Ace Hardware
General manager at Westlake Ace Hardware in Lawrence, Scott Schmille, said
someone here with plenty of experience in what customers are looking for," Schmille said. "If we don't have it we can usually give them the advice on where to go to get what they need."
Paul Heimbach, a sales associate at Home Depot, said a hole in the wall is a common issue that customers ask about. Heimbach said a
simple repair patch is usually all it takes.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Repair patch- available in 4x4 in, 6x6 in, and 8x8 in. Prices range from $4 to $5 at Home Depot
- All Purpose Joint Compound-
about $4
- Putty Knife- about $3
- Small can of paint- about $10
- Edited by Max Lush
- Paint brush- about $2
WHAT TO DO:
- Peel the back off of the patch and apply over hole.
- Cover the patch with a thin layer of joint compound using a putty knife.
- Let the putty sit for 24 hours and then apply a second layer covering a larger area of the wall.
- Add a third and final layer of putty after the second layer has dried.
- Using sand paper, sand the wall down until it is smooth.
- Finish the job off with a new coat of paint.
Top L- R: 4" repair pach, Spackling; 2" Putty Knife, Bottom L-R: 3" paint brush, small can of paint, sandpaper.
TRAVIS YOUNG/KANSAN
Senior guard Tyshawn Taylor and junior forward Kevin Young try to comfort junior forward Thomas Robinson after the Jayhawks fall to the Kentucky Wildcats in the NCAA championship, 67-59. Kansas reached the title game after defeating: Detroit, Purdue, North Carolina State, North Carolina and Ohio State. The Jayhawks finished the season with a 32-7 record. Robinson and Taylor were both named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team. Robinson ended his career with an 18 point, 17 rebound performance.
CHRIS NEAL/KANSAN
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