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How to Reduce Dust When Drilling in a Drywall Ceiling

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February 8, 2023January 14, 2010

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Drilling in ceiling with foam cup to collect dust. — Drilling in ceiling using a foam cup to collect the dust.

Drilling holes in a drywall or plaster ceiling can create quite a lot of dust. To reduce cleanup time, drill a hole in the bottom of a paper or foam cup, then hold it against the ceiling when drilling the hole. The dust will collect in the cup for easy disposal.

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Joe Truini

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Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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