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Most homes have at least one room corner that’s been damaged by a run-in with a vacuum cleaner or a tricycle.
Most homes have at least one room corner that’s been damaged by a run-in with a vacuum cleaner, tricycle or little leaguer’s bat. Small dents can often be concealed with a little joint compound, but in most cases, it’s best to just replace the damaged section of the metal corner bead. Here’s how: Use a hacksaw to cut through the bead just above and below the damaged area. Then, pry off the damaged section, and cut a new piece of corner bead to fit. Attach the new bead with drywall nails, and cover it with two or three applications of joint compound.
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Danny Lipford
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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.
