by Mike Faircloth | Aug 24, 2025 | Drywall Repair
What are drywall nail pops? A nail pop happens when a drywall nail loosens and pushes back through the surface, creating a visible bump or crack in paint or plaster. They’re especially common in homes built before the mid-1980s, when drywall was usually fastened with...
by Mike Faircloth | Aug 16, 2025 | Drywall Care, Drywall Installation, Drywall Repair
After four decades of hanging, taping, and finishing drywall across the Triangle, I’ve seen just about everything this trade has to offer. I’ve watched techniques evolve, materials improve, and the industry grow from a specialized craft to something almost...
by Mike Faircloth | Jun 6, 2025 | Drywall Care, Drywall Installation, Drywall Repair
The Nightmare That Could Be Happening in Your Own Home Tasha and Malik thought they were getting a great deal on their dream home in Apex. The house was perfect, beautiful, affordable, and exactly what they wanted. But a few months after moving in, they started...
by Mike Faircloth | May 31, 2025 | Drywall Repair
When DIY Saves You Cash – And When It Costs You Double Drywall looks simple… until you try to fix it. If you’re staring at a hole and thinking, “Eh, I can knock this out in a weekend,” pump the brakes, especially here in North Carolina. Between our humid...
by Mike Faircloth | May 25, 2025 | Drywall Installation
As someone who has been working with drywall for over 40 years right here in North Carolina, I’ve seen trends come and go, watched prices fluctuate with the economy, and helped countless homeowners navigate the costs involved in installing drywall. Today, I want...
by Mike Faircloth | May 18, 2025 | Drywall Repair
Confessions of Veteran Pros Drywall repair may look straightforward on YouTube or in a DIY manual, but every seasoned taper knows there’s a world of subtle technique behind a truly invisible patch. After decades spent chasing perfect seams and banishing bumps, veteran...
by Mike Faircloth | May 11, 2025 | Drywall Care, Drywall Installation, Drywall Repair
As a master drywall contractor with 35+ years in North Carolina Homes, when it comes to your home, drywall may not be the flashiest feature, but it plays a vital role in comfort, safety, and resale value. After working on homes across North Carolina for more than...
by Mike Faircloth | Apr 12, 2025 | Drywall Care, Drywall Repair
After doing drywall for most of my life, and watching my dad do it before me, I’ve learned a thing or two about damaged corners. One of the most common calls I get from homeowners around here is about beat-up drywall corners: chipped, dented, cracked, or flat-out...
by Mike Faircloth | Apr 9, 2025 | Drywall Care, Drywall Repair
Advice from a 40-Year Drywall Veteran After four decades in the drywall business, I’ve seen just about everything, from homes so dry you could store paper in the attic, to basements with more humidity than a summer night in Raleigh. One problem that keeps cropping up,...
by Mike Faircloth | Jan 17, 2025 | Drywall Installation
If you’re looking to upgrade your home theater, there’s one feature you might want to consider that can make a big difference in your viewing and listening experience: soundproof drywall. Whether you’re building a brand-new home theater or renovating an existing...
