Getting smooth drywall with Hyde taping knives
If you've ever tried to finish a room only to realize your seams look like a mountain range, you probably already know why Hyde taping knives are the gold standard for so many folks in the trade. There is something incredibly frustrating about using a tool that flexes too much or, worse, doesn't flex at all when you're trying to feather out a joint. I've spent my fair share of time standing on a ladder, staring at a glob of mud that just won't lay flat, and usually, the culprit isn't the mud—it's the knife. ...