+Raeed Tayeh RUclips is better than a TV show. You can search on topics and RUclips automatically suggests related content. Unlike a TV show, you can watch the videos as often as you want, any time. Also, unlike a TV show that is constrained by advertising breaks, a RUclips video can be 100% information, no fat and no time wasted by rehashing previously covered information following a commercial break! (If you've ever watched a Home & Garden TV show, you know what I mean: Seven minutes of information, following by 3 minutes of commercials, followed by two minutes of recap after the commercials. In the end, a half-hour show has just 10 minutes of useful information, if you're lucky. It's mostly a waste of time and an exercise in frustration.)
Leah, I am so thankful for you. I’m a single homeowner with no “handy person” to help me with house projects. You have helped me so much. The people around me are so impressed with what I have done/am doing all on my own! It has saved me so much money, it has assured me a job well done, it has alleviated the anxiety of paying a stranger to come into my house to do it, it has increased the value of my home, and perhaps most importantly, it has made me feel empowered and confident that I don’t need a man to get things done. I thank you so much, and I really appreciate the way you break things down for beginners. You’ve made real difference in my life. Thank you, and keep it up! 💖💪🏽
Woohoo! I just completed a job in my laundry room complete with tape and float! I am so proud of myself. I could not have done it without Leah and See Jane Drill.
Thank you, this video is 9 years old and is still very informative and useful. Can't say that about the other 99.9% of RUclips videos on other channels. Thank you for posting this , it's very helpful!
Just got back from home depot an hour ago with this tape stuff I was told I needed. Now I know wtf I'm doing. Who needs school when we have RUclips? Thank u
Leah, you have an excellent teaching style. I am so happy I found your videos. I like your detailed content and I praise you for not assuming beginners know basic terms. I am more confident after watching your tutorials.
I have, on a different video offering of yours, written to thank you. Again I feel compelled to repeat this. Your calm, smooth, affirming manner, well-modulated voice, patient (and intuitive) covering of the subject, all arrive at a finished presentation that encourages people to get busy and try. My hat is off.
Thanks a lot. I'm 33 and have to do a lot of home repairs for my mom these days, but I only have basic knowledge of carpentry and tools. I've been watching a few videos on RUclips, but this one was the most simple to understand, but also the most complete amount of information on drywall. I'm sure you made this video for the purpose of helping people, and you did.
I've been doing a ton of drywall in my house over the last two years, and this is something I should've watched to begin with. Would've saved me a ton of time and joint compound.
Very informative tutorial. Quick intro, attention grabbing and broken down so that virtually anyone can understand. I say bravo ma'am. Another subcription rightfully earned. Keep up the wonderful work.
You are amazing! I watched many of your videos about a year ago when I first moved into our new home, we had a lot of renovations done. And now we are adding on a third bedroom and I am so happy I came across your channel. I love how you explain everything in good details and your voice is so calm and patient. I appreciate how you explain things that women can understand. I love you and I love your videos! Keep them coming. I have learned a lot from you and you do such beautiful work. Thank you and God bless!
I just finished my first coat on my first ceiling. Thanks for passing this knowledge on to the willing Leah!! Great job on your videos. Wish i could post a picture. I was so proud and thankful.
I'm trying my 1st day tomorrow to learn. Watched a lot of videos tonight, and this was one of the most helpful videos yet. She didn't make it look too easy, but yet felt welcoming and comfortable to do the work
This was exactly what I was looking for. No self-plugging, no back and forth, just simple and direct. I also very much appreciate that you use a soothing tone and not a high-pitched cartoony voice. Thank you, Leah.
I already have a fair bit of experience hanging and mudding drywall, but I watched the whole video as your presentation style is so enjoyable. Looking forward to checking out your other videos.
Hello Ms. Leah. After watching several videos for the past several months I recently stumbled across yours and can not express how much I have enjoyed each one! Thank you for explaining each project in a thorough step-by-step manner. The medium pace at which you explain things also makes a world of difference. In doing so, we are not confused along the way (i.e. having to continuously replay the video due to one speaking too fast!). Thank you so much for taking the time to HELP those of us in need of home repairs, that for one reason or another need to do it for ourselves! May you be blessed for all that you have sown and sacrificed in your endeavors!
Wow i love how she talks and explains things. I'm an absolute noob, I've been watching many videos from many channels, this one is the clearest, most concise, and even entertaining watching her work. Thumbs up!
Just bought a new house. I have a lot of DYI's in mind. Found your instructional videos, and they are my favorite. They are the most instructive without dragging on, and extremely interesting. Thank you very much.
Thank you so much for this Leah! My frustration level with drywall repair was going nuclear until I watch this video. You are an amazing instructor and I feel like I can face this particular thing much easier now. As a mom, head of household and in charge of all home repairs and upgrades, it’s easy to drown in the chaos. I truly appreciate it.
Been in the trades for a long time (1 trade, Union Ironworkers) I am doing some remodeling on an older house I bought last winter and have been using RUclips to do it for the most part because ironwork does not translate to carpentry barely at all. You are a great instructor , very patient . Perfect for the very new . A bit too patient for my experience, until now. I’ve walked by 25 years of drywall and drywallers and realize I didn’t know sh:t about drywall outside of patching holes poorly . Thank you.
i just love you to pieces! Few carpenters want to share this information, and fewer can share and teach as well as you do. You are so awesome! Thank you!
People underestimate the skill and knowledge it takes to be good at your trade. Skilled crafters are in high demand. Anyone who thinks this is low skill has no idea about building. Great to see. Thanks!
Leah! I am so glad I came across your videos and page. It's fantastic to see another female in the trades who really knows her stuff. You're an inspiration! Thank you!!
who on earth would put a thumbs down on these videos ? LOL there must be folks who just go around doing that ..this was great thanks so much! they are all such a great thing to share with us and the time and expense involved thank you I do see the donation button and plan to use it these are halping me through a crisis!
Pablo sandoval possibly but if they're so called professionals why would they be watching a video for beginners? 🤷🏾♂️..i think it's just a bunch of trolls disliking vids
Hello, I am so blessed to have found your channel. After 30 years I am a single female on my own and have no clue how to use any tool or do the work I need to do in my home. Thank you for all the time and talents u share with us. God bless my new online friend.
This lady is delightful & I can tell she loves to teach. I have to confess when I first started watching I felt I wouldn't learn anything of value, I was wrong. Excellent job of walking through the step by step process & explaining them in detail.
Wow, great job. I should have watched your video a long time ago. Here's a few of my noob tips - stuff I learned the hard way: 1. Use a small putty knife for filling in screw/nail heads for jusr the first coat, and fill in the hole starting at an edge. If you go right over the top, you can get an air bubble that you just gotta deal with that. 2. Do not use the solid fiberglass tape, just don't. 3. Use a low angle on your knife to spread, going lighter and lighter to smooth. 4. Use a higher angle to scrape of excess 5. Keep the ready-mix closed tightly. Scrape away the plaster from the top-inside of the bucket take assure a good seal. 6. Make sure no dry bits of plaster are mixed in with the wet stuff, it'll just leave streaks. 7. Don't just use a small knife for the job, you need larger knife to smooth properly or you'll end up doing more sanding and coating then needed. 8: Double check the thickness of the existing drywall before buying more to patch in - it comes in 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8 thickness.
The paper binds to the mud, so it works right away if tensile strain occurs. The fiber tape needs a full tensile strain before working, by then the mud if often already broken.
Raeed Tayeh, I support your comment...Leah certainly has a special talent in both delivery of how she talks to "us" and she fills in the blanks in the small details that we would be wondering about through the process. What a gem of a gal! Doing some drywall work today...this vid was so helpful...thanks Leah! Gratefully,, Eastern Canada, carpenter, MaryEllen
Thanks to you Leah my drywall work this week came out looking super fine! Following your lead I used the paper tape instead of the mesh. Wow! Fab results. My trowel work isn't as "expert" as yours but with practice comes improvement....you are so right on: "Yes you can do this!" What a treat having you as a go to person....love how friendly and encouraging you are in your vids. Your delivery in covering questions a general "newbee" would ask is greatly appreciated....On to the next task to keep things moving forward with success....you rock Leah! I have subscribed to your RUclips channel. Kindred spirit, Eastern Canada, MaryEllen
This has helped me SO much, as a woman who loves to do home improvements, and loves to get her hands dirty, and a husband who hates them, he'd rather go get his nails pulled out than to do a simple home improvement ! we bought a mobile home after my health got worse, and I needed to be on 1 level not 3 like our house is, but the young couple who owned it before we bought it almost destroyed this place, and since I'm use to a house, I wanted my trailer ( mobile home) to look more like a nice home, not the cheapness of the trailer and by all means they are not cheap at all when you go buy one, but some are cheap made like mine! fake wood everywhere. Anyways, I removed the fake pieces of wood trim running up and down my walls every 2 foot or so, and now I've made a mess and a lot of work for myself, so when I found this I was delighted ! I ran to Lowes and got my materials, and now I'm watching once again for a refresher course so I know I'll be doing it right ! THANK YOU !!!
You are AMAZING! Just bought a new house, spent tonight taking the popcorn ceiling off. The original job (1980) came just right off but we have some pstch work today. This video has taught me alot and just, love you! For this advice right here. Thank you very much and hope you're happy and prosperous ❤
I love your videos. I been waiting for a certain someone to finish some drywall. I think I will try to do it myself now. You make it look so easy! Years of experience is hard to come by...
Outstanding Leah. Plumber had to cut lots of drywall yesterday and so today's chore to fix it all up. Thought I knew how, but your lovely video removes all doubts and gives me the needed confidence to DIY. You're also a great teacher!
Leah, thank you so much for this video and your other ones about texturing. I had a couple minor cracks above doors, and a rather big one across my ceiling that I taped and mudded. I then blotted on more mud with a crumpled up plastic bag and flattened it gently with the taping knife. Primed, painted, and you cannot see anything is amiss now. I was able to do it from following the techniques in your videos. Your confidence is contagious! You're a treasure!
I can not thank you enough for making these videos! OMG we had to have plumbers cut into our dinning room wall and I just got a quote from a local drywaller for $500! I am so not paying anyone $500 for my walls not after watching this.... thank you so much for the "empowerment!"
Thanks! I had to do a small job of dry wall due to a big fail with a Directv installer. I had no idea how to apply paper tape, found your you tube and I'm very grateful!
you should use what you called hot mud with the mesh tape. If you use regular joint compound with mesh it will crack easily. The hot mud is harder and will work great with mesh tape.
I agree. I do believe Leah used hot mud with the mesh tape. She used hot mud for the first and second layer. Leah finished with all purpose on third coat.
You always seem to have a video for the project that I'm doing. You instructions are clear and your "voice over" is pleasant and enjoyable. You provide a great service to those of us trying to doing these projects and I certainly appreciate your efforts.
This lady knows what she talking about. See seems vastly experienced and explains things in an understandable way. Some of the people on youtube don't or can't explain the what's or why's and some are talentless impostors. She is the real deal.
You are welcome. You rock. I am doing a lot of home repairs by myself on my mother's home. I have siblings that only have excuses for not contributing by any means in the process. I do possess a high IQ and I know that I am the only one that cares to do a job right. I patched a major hole in a drywall and the repair is perfect. I am proud of my work and am I am pleased that some like you that is there to give advice and in includes advice to me. People like are an inspiration to me. I believe that I can do it and it is done.
Leah, You are truly like the Bob Ross of home improvement. You are to the point, but very pleasant and you have an awesome way of simplifying a task that might be considered difficult. Thank you for taking the time to film these videos. I honestly look forward to more from you. and I agree with Raeed Tayeh, you would be a great TV host.
For some people being able to do this kind of thing for themselves means giving them hope. I fall into that category and am so glad I happened upon SeeJaneDrill this morning! Thank you for being a breath of fresh air and taking so much confusion out of home repair.
+seejanedrill hey awesome video!! I'm in the middle of a job and my corner tape also some of the joint tApe is just falling out when it gets texture on it. how can I fix this without redoing the entire ceiling?
This was an Awesome instructional video. I've been putting off a drywall project because I was afraid to start since I didn't truly understand what to do even after watching countless RUclips videos. This has been the most helpful and now I am ready to begin. I will be seeking out other videos by you and I have subscribed to your channel.
Nice job explaining in a thorough manner! I've mudded and taped before, and it was a nightmare. This time around, I think it will be enjoyable thanks to your video! Appreciate it!
I was just trying to learn about what type of mud was best for my artwork. I learned so much from your video. I had to subscribe to your channel. You are very informative without overexplaining. I think if I was ever asked to help a friend out I could do it now. Thank you for your in-depth explanation.
Leah, I live in an area that was affected by Hurricane Harvey. The house I bought suffered from this storm and had to be completely gutted from ceiling to floor. I have to rebuild this house on my own because I cannot afford the inflated labor costs. I have no idea what I am doing but finding your channel as helped me get a better understanding of what I need to do. I am struggling and extremely overwhelmed. I wish I could have you here with me to help. Thank you for your channel and guiding me through rebuilding my home alone.
In the UK drywall is relatively new (20 something years) and my mothers new house keeps getting cracks in her ceiling, i cannot believe all the repairmen do is use filler, they dont tape the joints, and wonder why they keep cracking! you should come over and teach them! or earn a fortune yourself!
+jusb1066 if they dont use jointape they no craftsmen. i use it all the time, but its my realday work. hotmix as in video i only use in repair, never else. the finish mix, have glue in it, so the joint works like a welding point. but it takes longer time to dry using this, normaly 24hrs.
+jusb1066 20 years?! I was using it 40 years ago in UK....... But, you are right about the absence of tape. Funny thing, the British use drywall, but then they skim over the whole surface, just as they used to with lath and plaster. This is no doubt the fundamental explanation for the decay of British civilisation. Thank you Leah for your wonderful, clear tutorials. You have a real genius for teaching.
1Howdy1 I live in Vermont and do almost all smooth. And we skim every thing using mark v and tape tech smoothing blades all the way up to 4 feet. They call it level 5 or airless plaster.
Used to restore houses up in Massachusetts many years ago (almost decades, LOL). I really appreciate your instructional videos. You've really given me a helping hand up. Keep instructing, you are great at it.
Excellent teacher...the practical step by step approach, along with the simplified choice of words, installs confidence and believability for the novice.
Just watching this 8 years later. Leah made it easy to understand and follow, and I am going to do it myself...but I wish Leah was here to do that sort of amazing work at my house!
These Videos have helped me from the start of my project. I have very little experience and have been able to completely build my own office because of Leah. Thank you very much for your help! Your videos are the best I have found on the subject. The videos are very easy to understand and the pace at which you go through all the steps is perfect. I always feel very confident in my abilities at the end of each of your how-to's. Thank you Leah! I agree, you should have your own TV show!
Jason Hayes You're welcome, Jason, and thanks for writing! That is always our goal...to empower people to do it themselves! I would love to see pics of your office, if you want to share. I'll in-box you my email address.
You are so clear, to the point, and you show what you’re doing and explain WHY. So important. You’re really going to be helping me in this new journey of homeownership. Thank you!
Hey Leah! This is the video that you made that got me kickstarted into joint compound. I tried all kinds after this, pre-made quick dry, pre-made takes-until-the-end-of-time, dries and your homemade. I found that after the rooms were done or areas of, that over time, the making-my-own option, held up the best. Anyway, I didn't have an account on the youtubes back then to say THANK YOU. So here's a great big fat THANK YOU for my kickstart into what is just so flippin' fun to do. Who knew that I could do it? You did! You're brilliant. I truly, truly enjoy your work. Cheers, Ivy.
Wow, thanks, Ivy, very nice to hear from you!! I didn't know that many people had watched that video on how to make your own joint compound...and here you really liked it! Thanks for writing me.
I can't begin to tell you how much all these videos have helped me! Whenever I have a home project, I turn here for concise and practical info to get the job done right! Thank you so much!!
Finally I can finish drywall and have it look great thanks to this video. Just finished prepping my kitchen for new cabinets. Soffits were removed and the drywall needed to be patched in and made to go with the existing ceiling. It came out just like a pro. Never knew about putting my hand on the back of the knife like she shows. I wish I had seen this video years ago. Would have saved me a lot of pain!
There is a third tape that doesn't get mentioned often, but I get really good results with fiberglass tape. Adds a little more strength than paper, more flexible than mesh. And Jane my dear, YOU ROCK!!!
Ma’am I’m 46 years old and learning how to do drywall, the kids are helping me are a bunch of assholes, make my learning experience a pain in the butt, I don’t know why I started to watch your videos and believe me when I said this, you just make my work more easy, thank you very much ma’am
Thank You Jane....!!!! Excellent video....!!! I'm a handyman with almost 20 yrs in the business, and is the first time I see someone explained so well...!!! I can not add anything, just that for me cleaning the borders of the almost dried mud with a almost wet sponge help a lot to get rid of the rough corners. Good luck and Thank You again.
Thanks again Leah! I am a fan/student and have learned so much watching and listening to you. I've got a project to fix two cracks in drywall in my home and feel that I have the basics down. I really appreciate that you take the time to show me/us how to do different things. I'm sure that others feel the same. Your the best! Thanks
Oh my gosh Leah please make a TON more videos. You need to be making money teaching via your own video series. I found this amazing to go off of it is extremely hard to find videos such as this that are worth watching.
Hi Leah, I`ve always sub`ed out the finish work but with the economy not all the way back I decided to do it again after a LOT of yrs! I need a refresher and let me tell you, I`m SO HAPPY I found your video! You are SUCH a gr8 teacher... Thank you so so much.
Wholehearted agree with comments of the others. HGTV/DIY......you're missing out on a great opportunity. Subscribed as soon as I watched some of my first episodes. I've come here for my first & best explanations of a ton of projects from the drywall to welding & rejuvenating a craigslist treasure of an air compressor. Thanks Leah.
Leah - you are GREAT. Excellent video. Very easy to understand, and comprehensive enough that anyone would have enough knowledge and confidence to attempt this on their own.
This lady needs her own TV show. Great instructions; great explanation; great camera work. Thanks for teaching me something.
Raeed Tayeh Thank you very much for saying so! :)
Totally agree with you! :)
Raeed Tayeh i must agree
+Raeed Tayeh RUclips is better than a TV show. You can search on topics and RUclips automatically suggests related content. Unlike a TV show, you can watch the videos as often as you want, any time. Also, unlike a TV show that is constrained by advertising breaks, a RUclips video can be 100% information, no fat and no time wasted by rehashing previously covered information following a commercial break! (If you've ever watched a Home & Garden TV show, you know what I mean: Seven minutes of information, following by 3 minutes of commercials, followed by two minutes of recap after the commercials. In the end, a half-hour show has just 10 minutes of useful information, if you're lucky. It's mostly a waste of time and an exercise in frustration.)
Leah, I am so thankful for you. I’m a single homeowner with no “handy person” to help me with house projects. You have helped me so much. The people around me are so impressed with what I have done/am doing all on my own! It has saved me so much money, it has assured me a job well done, it has alleviated the anxiety of paying a stranger to come into my house to do it, it has increased the value of my home, and perhaps most importantly, it has made me feel empowered and confident that I don’t need a man to get things done. I thank you so much, and I really appreciate the way you break things down for beginners. You’ve made real difference in my life. Thank you, and keep it up! 💖💪🏽
Woohoo! I just completed a job in my laundry room complete with tape and float! I am so proud of myself. I could not have done it without Leah and See Jane Drill.
Leah, I really do appreciate your patience when you teach. I’m so thankful for having you around .
Thank you, this video is 9 years old and is still very informative and useful. Can't say that about the other 99.9% of RUclips videos on other channels. Thank you for posting this , it's very helpful!
Just got back from home depot an hour ago with this tape stuff I was told I needed. Now I know wtf I'm doing. Who needs school when we have RUclips? Thank u
That's what I say lol
Leah, you have an excellent teaching style. I am so happy I found your videos. I like your detailed content and I praise you for not assuming beginners know basic terms. I am more confident after watching your tutorials.
mercyandpaign That is great to hear! You touched on a big part of the reason why we started See Jane Drill. Thanks for commenting.
I found this very helpful. For somebody who has never done dry wall taping, she speaks very simply step by step so you don't get lost!
i've done drywall 25yrs she's right on folks
thanks, Tony!
@Hamilton Rodgers can you explain why she's terrible?
@Elieza Jane narrow coats are for guys who love to overcharge
Just came across this channel randomly. It's awesome... first channel that actually SHOWS you how to do things in a simple easy manner.
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I have, on a different video offering of yours, written to thank you. Again I feel compelled to repeat this.
Your calm, smooth, affirming manner, well-modulated voice, patient (and intuitive) covering of the subject,
all arrive at a finished presentation that encourages people to get busy and try. My hat is off.
Thanks, Art!
Thanks a lot. I'm 33 and have to do a lot of home repairs for my mom these days, but I only have basic knowledge of carpentry and tools. I've been watching a few videos on RUclips, but this one was the most simple to understand, but also the most complete amount of information on drywall. I'm sure you made this video for the purpose of helping people, and you did.
I've been doing a ton of drywall in my house over the last two years, and this is something I should've watched to begin with. Would've saved me a ton of time and joint compound.
Very informative tutorial. Quick intro, attention grabbing and broken down so that virtually anyone can understand. I say bravo ma'am. Another subcription rightfully earned. Keep up the wonderful work.
You are amazing! I watched many of your videos about a year ago when I first moved into our new home, we had a lot of renovations done. And now we are adding on a third bedroom and I am so happy I came across your channel. I love how you explain everything in good details and your voice is so calm and patient. I appreciate how you explain things that women can understand. I love you and I love your videos! Keep them coming. I have learned a lot from you and you do such beautiful work. Thank you and God bless!
I just finished my first coat on my first ceiling. Thanks for passing this knowledge on to the willing Leah!! Great job on your videos. Wish i could post a picture. I was so proud and thankful.
I'm trying my 1st day tomorrow to learn. Watched a lot of videos tonight, and this was one of the most helpful videos yet. She didn't make it look too easy, but yet felt welcoming and comfortable to do the work
She really takes the time to explain everything with complete and concise wording. Well done Leah.
Genius! I followed along exactly like you instructed and my living room looks like a pro did it!!! Thank you!
you did it! way to go 👍
This was exactly what I was looking for. No self-plugging, no back and forth, just simple and direct. I also very much appreciate that you use a soothing tone and not a high-pitched cartoony voice. Thank you, Leah.
I already have a fair bit of experience hanging and mudding drywall, but I watched the whole video as your presentation style is so enjoyable. Looking forward to checking out your other videos.
thanks, glad you liked it!
Probably the best and most informative home improvement channel I’ve ever seen.
Hello Ms. Leah. After watching several videos for the past several months I recently stumbled across yours and can not express how much I have enjoyed each one! Thank you for explaining each project in a thorough step-by-step manner. The medium pace at which you explain things also makes a world of difference. In doing so, we are not confused along the way (i.e. having to continuously replay the video due to one speaking too fast!). Thank you so much for taking the time to HELP those of us in need of home repairs, that for one reason or another need to do it for ourselves! May you be blessed for all that you have sown and sacrificed in your endeavors!
shortyduwhoop Hello Shorty, Thank you soooo much! You'll never know how much your kind words are appreciated. Leah
Wow i love how she talks and explains things. I'm an absolute noob, I've been watching many videos from many channels, this one is the clearest, most concise, and even entertaining watching her work. Thumbs up!
Really good tutorials for beginners like me. I feel like she's prepped me for my first drywall experience. Thanks Leah!
Just bought a new house. I have a lot of DYI's in mind. Found your instructional videos, and they are my favorite. They are the most instructive without dragging on, and extremely interesting. Thank you very much.
David hart You're welcome, David, and I'm glad you like our videos! Good luck with the new house!
Thank you so much for this Leah! My frustration level with drywall repair was going nuclear until I watch this video. You are an amazing instructor and I feel like I can face this particular thing much easier now. As a mom, head of household and in charge of all home repairs and upgrades, it’s easy to drown in the chaos. I truly appreciate it.
Been in the trades for a long time (1 trade, Union Ironworkers) I am doing some remodeling on an older house I bought last winter and have been using RUclips to do it for the most part because ironwork does not translate to carpentry barely at all. You are a great instructor , very patient . Perfect for the very new . A bit too patient for my experience, until now. I’ve walked by 25 years of drywall and drywallers and realize I didn’t know sh:t about drywall outside of patching holes poorly . Thank you.
i just love you to pieces! Few carpenters want to share this information, and fewer can share and teach as well as you do. You are so awesome! Thank you!
you're very welcome, John, and thank you!
People underestimate the skill and knowledge it takes to be good at your trade. Skilled crafters are in high demand. Anyone who thinks this is low skill has no idea about building. Great to see. Thanks!
This lady is fantastic. I feel so confident and ready to try this now!
Leah! I am so glad I came across your videos and page. It's fantastic to see another female in the trades who really knows her stuff. You're an inspiration! Thank you!!
you're welcome, Amanda, and welcome to our channel!
who on earth would put a thumbs down on these videos ? LOL there must be folks who just go around doing that ..this was great thanks so much! they are all such a great thing to share with us and the time and expense involved thank you I do see the donation button and plan to use it these are halping me through a crisis!
Hi delight professional drywall finishers.
Pablo sandoval possibly but if they're so called professionals why would they be watching a video for beginners? 🤷🏾♂️..i think it's just a bunch of trolls disliking vids
I know a few pro's who could do with watch this 🤐
Hello, I am so blessed to have found your channel. After 30 years I am a single female on my own and have no clue how to use any tool or do the work I need to do in my home. Thank you for all the time and talents u share with us. God bless my new online friend.
Thanks for sharing your technique. I was going to use premixed comppund, but after watching this I will mix it myself.
This lady is delightful & I can tell she loves to teach.
I have to confess when I first started watching I felt I wouldn't learn anything of value, I was wrong.
Excellent job of walking through the step by step process & explaining them in detail.
Ro'ber Harpane' Thank you, Ro'ber, I appreciate the compliment! :)
Wow, great job. I should have watched your video a long time ago. Here's a few of my noob tips - stuff I learned the hard way:
1. Use a small putty knife for filling in screw/nail heads for jusr the first coat, and fill in the hole starting at an edge. If you go right over the top, you can get an air bubble that you just gotta deal with that.
2. Do not use the solid fiberglass tape, just don't.
3. Use a low angle on your knife to spread, going lighter and lighter to smooth.
4. Use a higher angle to scrape of excess
5. Keep the ready-mix closed tightly. Scrape away the plaster from the top-inside of the bucket take assure a good seal.
6. Make sure no dry bits of plaster are mixed in with the wet stuff, it'll just leave streaks.
7. Don't just use a small knife for the job, you need larger knife to smooth properly or you'll end up doing more sanding and coating then needed.
8: Double check the thickness of the existing drywall before buying more to patch in - it comes in 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8 thickness.
wow, thanks! but i wanna know the actual difference of using a fiber mesh against a paper tape?
The paper binds to the mud, so it works right away if tensile strain occurs. The fiber tape needs a full tensile strain before working, by then the mud if often already broken.
Raeed Tayeh, I support your comment...Leah certainly has a special talent in both
delivery of how she talks to "us" and she fills in the blanks in the small details that
we would be wondering about through the process. What a gem of a gal!
Doing some drywall work today...this vid was so helpful...thanks Leah!
Gratefully,, Eastern Canada, carpenter, MaryEllen
Hey MaryEllen, nice to see you again!
Thanks to you Leah my drywall work this week came out looking super fine! Following your lead I used the paper tape instead of the mesh. Wow!
Fab results. My trowel work isn't as "expert" as yours but with practice
comes improvement....you are so right on: "Yes you can do this!"
What a treat having you as a go to person....love how friendly and encouraging you are in your vids.
Your delivery in covering questions a general "newbee" would ask is
greatly appreciated....On to the next task to keep things moving forward with success....you rock Leah! I have subscribed to your RUclips channel.
Kindred spirit, Eastern Canada, MaryEllen
This has helped me SO much, as a woman who loves to do home improvements, and loves to get her hands dirty, and a husband who hates them, he'd rather go get his nails pulled out than to do a simple home improvement ! we bought a mobile home after my health got worse, and I needed to be on 1 level not 3 like our house is, but the young couple who owned it before we bought it almost destroyed this place, and since I'm use to a house, I wanted my trailer ( mobile home) to look more like a nice home, not the cheapness of the trailer and by all means they are not cheap at all when you go buy one, but some are cheap made like mine! fake wood everywhere. Anyways, I removed the fake pieces of wood trim running up and down my walls every 2 foot or so, and now I've made a mess and a lot of work for myself, so when I found this I was delighted ! I ran to Lowes and got my materials, and now I'm watching once again for a refresher course so I know I'll be doing it right ! THANK YOU !!!
you're very welcome, Denise! Thanks for writing, and good luck with your project.
You are AMAZING! Just bought a new house, spent tonight taking the popcorn ceiling off. The original job (1980) came just right off but we have some pstch work today. This video has taught me alot and just, love you! For this advice right here. Thank you very much and hope you're happy and prosperous ❤
I love your videos. I been waiting for a certain someone to finish some drywall. I think I will try to do it myself now. You make it look so easy! Years of experience is hard to come by...
thanks, Shawna, and you CAN do it! :)
Outstanding Leah. Plumber had to cut lots of drywall yesterday and so today's chore to fix it all up. Thought I knew how, but your lovely video removes all doubts and gives me the needed confidence to DIY. You're also a great teacher!
It's like watching Bob Ross do drywall.
This is exactly what I was thinking.
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😂😂😂That's exactly what my 11 year old son said! I have to agree!
I thought the same thing before seeing this comment ❤️
How slow were you finishing houses
Leah, thank you so much for this video and your other ones about texturing. I had a couple minor cracks above doors, and a rather big one across my ceiling that I taped and mudded. I then blotted on more mud with a crumpled up plastic bag and flattened it gently with the taping knife. Primed, painted, and you cannot see anything is amiss now. I was able to do it from following the techniques in your videos. Your confidence is contagious! You're a treasure!
I can not thank you enough for making these videos! OMG we had to have plumbers cut into our dinning room wall and I just got a quote from a local drywaller for $500! I am so not paying anyone $500 for my walls not after watching this.... thank you so much for the "empowerment!"
You are the BEST! I love the way you explain clearly. You should be a star on a TV show! I look forward to seeing more of your Professional videos.
thanks, Jonathan!
Clear, concise, methodical instructions , thanks!. I also learned coping joints from one of your other videos.
Leah does a great job in her videos. Her explanations anticipate & answer questions viewers might have.
thanks, Mike!
Leah, thanks again for being our "shop teacher." Do you have any videos on how to get a smooth wall around an electrical outlet?
Thanks! I had to do a small job of dry wall due to a big fail with a Directv installer. I had no idea how to apply paper tape, found your you tube and I'm very grateful!
you should use what you called hot mud with the mesh tape. If you use regular joint compound with mesh it will crack easily.
The hot mud is harder and will work great with mesh tape.
Nope. It will work just fine.
I agree. I do believe Leah used hot mud with the mesh tape. She used hot mud for the first and second layer. Leah finished with all purpose on third coat.
You always seem to have a video for the project that I'm doing. You instructions are clear and your "voice over" is pleasant and enjoyable. You provide a great service to those of us trying to doing these projects and I certainly appreciate your efforts.
You are an awesome instructor. Subscribed!
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This is one of the most concise demonstrations of drywall joints I've seen on RUclips. Thank you so much, made my day waaaaaay easier.
WHERE IS HDTV???? SHE ROCKS!!!
This lady knows what she talking about. See seems vastly experienced and explains things in an understandable way. Some of the people on youtube don't or can't explain the what's or why's and some are talentless impostors. She is the real deal.
thank you very much, Daniel!
You are welcome. You rock. I am doing a lot of home repairs by myself on my mother's home. I have siblings that only have excuses for not contributing by any means in the process. I do possess a high IQ and I know that I am the only one that cares to do a job right. I patched a major hole in a drywall and the repair is perfect. I am proud of my work and am I am pleased that some like you that is there to give advice and in includes advice to me. People like are an inspiration to me. I believe that I can do it and it is done.
I enjoy your informative vids, Leah!
(You have a soothing voice, as well.)
thanks!
Leah, You are truly like the Bob Ross of home improvement.
You are to the point, but very pleasant and you have an awesome way of simplifying a task that might be considered difficult. Thank you for taking the time to film these videos. I honestly look forward to more from you. and I agree with Raeed Tayeh, you would be a great TV host.
thanks, Josiah, I really appreciate your comments!
seejanedrill You're welcome :)
A Class A description and demonstration, from Les in Australia.
+Les Lothringer thanks, Les!
Best teacher I've seen. Best simple yet detailed explanations I've found yet. Excellent. Subscribed!
Thank you so much, Shawn!
If you had taught algebra I would've understood it! Thanks...
you're very welcome, Maureen!
For some people being able to do this kind of thing for themselves means giving them hope. I fall into that category and am so glad I happened upon SeeJaneDrill this morning! Thank you for being a breath of fresh air and taking so much confusion out of home repair.
thanks so much! great video, after watching you I'm confident that I can do this
you're welcome, and good luck with your project!
+seejanedrill hey awesome video!! I'm in the middle of a job and my corner tape also some of the joint tApe is just falling out when it gets texture on it. how can I fix this without redoing the entire ceiling?
I love this lady and her illustrations. She is always very thorough and makes sure you are prepared for the job before you begin!
Your videos are extremely helpful. Thank you.
This was an Awesome instructional video. I've been putting off a drywall project because I was afraid to start since I didn't truly understand what to do even after watching countless RUclips videos. This has been the most helpful and now I am ready to begin. I will be seeking out other videos by you and I have subscribed to your channel.
Excellent teacher.
+ShowMe TheSugarWalls Thanks!
+seejanedrill How do I contact you? sent you a message earlier
Nice job explaining in a thorough manner! I've mudded and taped before, and it was a nightmare. This time around, I think it will be enjoyable thanks to your video! Appreciate it!
Thanks Tim
I love your videos!! So informative and your style helps take away any fear of trying a new project! Thank you :-)
you're welcome, and thanks!
I was just trying to learn about what type of mud was best for my artwork. I learned so much from your video. I had to subscribe to your channel. You are very informative without overexplaining. I think if I was ever asked to help a friend out I could do it now. Thank you for your in-depth explanation.
No wonder I could never understand this, I thought a joint was something you Smoked ? LOL JK, Thanks for the great video and keep up the good work :o)
Leah, I live in an area that was affected by Hurricane Harvey. The house I bought suffered from this storm and had to be completely gutted from ceiling to floor. I have to rebuild this house on my own because I cannot afford the inflated labor costs. I have no idea what I am doing but finding your channel as helped me get a better understanding of what I need to do. I am struggling and extremely overwhelmed. I wish I could have you here with me to help. Thank you for your channel and guiding me through rebuilding my home alone.
In the UK drywall is relatively new (20 something years) and my mothers new house keeps getting cracks in her ceiling, i cannot believe all the repairmen do is use filler, they dont tape the joints, and wonder why they keep cracking! you should come over and teach them! or earn a fortune yourself!
+jusb1066 if they dont use jointape they no craftsmen.
i use it all the time, but its my realday work.
hotmix as in video i only use in repair, never else.
the finish mix, have glue in it, so the joint works like a welding point.
but it takes longer time to dry using this, normaly 24hrs.
+jusb1066 20 years?! I was using it 40 years ago in UK....... But, you are right about the absence of tape. Funny thing, the British use drywall, but then they skim over the whole surface, just as they used to with lath and plaster. This is no doubt the fundamental explanation for the decay of British civilisation.
Thank you Leah for your wonderful, clear tutorials. You have a real genius for teaching.
1Howdy1 I live in Vermont and do almost all smooth. And we skim every thing using mark v and tape tech smoothing blades all the way up to 4 feet. They call it level 5 or airless plaster.
As a single mom I can't tell you how many times I have relied on you to help me fix something!! Thank you, thank you Leah, you are amazing!!!
All these joints. WHERE'S THE BLUNTS?!
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Used to restore houses up in Massachusetts many years ago (almost decades, LOL). I really appreciate your instructional videos. You've really given me a helping hand up. Keep instructing, you are great at it.
+Robin Mead Thank you, Robin, I appreciate your kind comments! :)
+Robin Mead Thank you, Robin, I appreciate your kind comments! :)
Excellent teacher...the practical step by step approach, along with the simplified choice of words, installs confidence and believability for the novice.
thanks, Michael!
Just watching this 8 years later. Leah made it easy to understand and follow, and I am going to do it myself...but I wish Leah was here to do that sort of amazing work at my house!
These Videos have helped me from the start of my project. I have very little experience and have been able to completely build my own office because of Leah. Thank you very much for your help! Your videos are the best I have found on the subject. The videos are very easy to understand and the pace at which you go through all the steps is perfect. I always feel very confident in my abilities at the end of each of your how-to's. Thank you Leah! I agree, you should have your own TV show!
Jason Hayes You're welcome, Jason, and thanks for writing! That is always our goal...to empower people to do it themselves! I would love to see pics of your office, if you want to share. I'll in-box you my email address.
I would love to! Please do so I can share. Thanks again Leah!
You are so clear, to the point, and you show what you’re doing and explain WHY. So important. You’re really going to be helping me in this new journey of homeownership. Thank you!
Thank you Leah! Not only are you educated and informative in all DIY work- you are such an encourager! Thank you again- I can do this!
Leah rocks, she should have her on show. She explains everything in the simplest form.
+dartist318 thanks!! :)
My drywall came out perfect. I was so excited when I finished.
Hey Leah! This is the video that you made that got me kickstarted into joint compound. I tried all kinds after this, pre-made quick dry, pre-made takes-until-the-end-of-time, dries and your homemade. I found that after the rooms were done or areas of, that over time, the making-my-own option, held up the best. Anyway, I didn't have an account on the youtubes back then to say THANK YOU. So here's a great big fat THANK YOU for my kickstart into what is just so flippin' fun to do. Who knew that I could do it? You did! You're brilliant. I truly, truly enjoy your work. Cheers, Ivy.
Wow, thanks, Ivy, very nice to hear from you!! I didn't know that many people had watched that video on how to make your own joint compound...and here you really liked it! Thanks for writing me.
Jane's artistry on display. I learned more from this one video than 20 others.
I can't begin to tell you how much all these videos have helped me! Whenever I have a home project, I turn here for concise and practical info to get the job done right! Thank you so much!!
Why aren't all tutorial videos this well formed? Excellent work, thanks for teaching us how to fish (so to speak).
+Kevin Albright Thanks, Kevin, glad you liked it!
You have the natural gift of instruction. Not everyone has that.
Finally I can finish drywall and have it look great thanks to this video. Just finished prepping my kitchen for new cabinets. Soffits were removed and the drywall needed to be patched in and made to go with the existing ceiling. It came out just like a pro. Never knew about putting my hand on the back of the knife like she shows. I wish I had seen this video years ago. Would have saved me a lot of pain!
Hi Bill, glad it came out well...way to go!
I agree! She's really good at explaining things to someone who's not familiar with the trades-especially how to drywall. Thanks Jane.
My Steven
opps!...My pleasure, Steven
You get right to the point clear illustrations and no long stories.
There is a third tape that doesn't get mentioned often, but I get really good results with fiberglass tape. Adds a little more strength than paper, more flexible than mesh. And Jane my dear, YOU ROCK!!!
Ma’am I’m 46 years old and learning how to do drywall, the kids are helping me are a bunch of assholes, make my learning experience a pain in the butt, I don’t know why I started to watch your videos and believe me when I said this, you just make my work more easy, thank you very much ma’am
You really are the best. Not only do you know your shit, but your delivery is so natural and dare I say, ‘calming’ lol Great job!!
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Thank You Jane....!!!! Excellent video....!!! I'm a handyman with almost 20 yrs in the business, and is the first time I see someone explained so well...!!! I can not add anything, just that for me cleaning the borders of the almost dried mud with a almost wet sponge help a lot to get rid of the rough corners. Good luck and Thank You again.
+Zeno Manue Thank you for your comments, Zeno!! I really appreciate it.
Thanks again Leah! I am a fan/student and have learned so much watching and listening to you. I've got a project to fix two cracks in drywall in my home and feel that I have the basics down. I really appreciate that you take the time to show me/us how to do different things. I'm sure that others feel the same. Your the best! Thanks
good luck with your project
Oh my gosh Leah please make a TON more videos. You need to be making money teaching via your own video series. I found this amazing to go off of it is extremely hard to find videos such as this that are worth watching.
Hi Leah, I`ve always sub`ed out the finish work but with the economy not all the way back I decided to do it again after a LOT of yrs! I need a refresher and let me tell you, I`m SO HAPPY I found your video! You are SUCH a gr8 teacher... Thank you so so much.
JUNGLE JIM THE WILDLIFE ARCHER Hi Jim, that is so nice to hear, thanks so much for writing us, and good luck with the finish work!
im a up and coming carpenter. just now getting into drywall. thank you for the great video that explains drywall taping in great detail.
you're welcome, David!
Wholehearted agree with comments of the others. HGTV/DIY......you're missing out on a great opportunity. Subscribed as soon as I watched some of my first episodes. I've come here for my first & best explanations of a ton of projects from the drywall to welding & rejuvenating a craigslist treasure of an air compressor. Thanks Leah.
Leah - you are GREAT. Excellent video. Very easy to understand, and comprehensive enough that anyone would have enough knowledge and confidence to attempt this on their own.