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Escaping an Office Prison / Framing a Wall and French Doors The DIY rescue crew revamp an office. From "DIY to the Rescue" episode DTTR-112

Before: a glimpse of Flower's "Mexican Prison."

Frustrated after three attempts at an office revamp, Flower and Mark Hulihan have called on DIY to the Rescue to help them do it right. The office, with its grey textured walls and lack of storage has been dubbed the "Mexican prison"--a far cry from the southwestern getaway they'd hoped for.

Flower needs an office that will allow her to pursue her collegiate studies in peace--away from their three kids. In just three days, Flower and Mark will learn to frame a wall and install a French door, build a desk and add finishing touches like shelving, lighting, new paint, window treatments and trim.

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Framing a Wall and French Door

Materials:

stud finder
tape measure
miter saw
framing Nailer
hammer
wood screws
drill and driver
drywall screws
finish nailer
shims
wood glue
1 x 8 x 8 pine
(3) 1/2" round trim at 8" long
white caulk
wood fill
(1) 2 x 4 x 10 planks
1/2" regular drywall
quick-setting drywall mud
regular pre-mix drywall mud
mesh drywall tape
1 lb. drywall screws measuring 1-1/4"
1 lb. screws measuring 3-1/2"

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