Abstract: An extractor tool, for removing plastic rivets, anchors, and the like, which have a broad head and a stem, having a proximal end, a distal end, a first part and a second part. Each of the first part and second part have a handle at the distal end, a jaw at the proximal end, and a mid portion therebetween. The first part and second part are pivotally connected at the mid portion and are capable of entering an open position and a closed position. Each jaw is angled upward from the mid portion, has an upper surface, a substantially perpendicular inner surface, and an intermediate portion angled between the upper portion and inner surface. The jaws have intermeshing teeth between the first surface and second surface which meet with substantially no space therebetween when in the closed position. The jaws have a forward portion fully at the distal end which is angled to the more proximal portion of the jaw so that it extends at a substantially ten degree angle to the mid portion.

Abstract: A stiff plastic strip is formed to provide reinforcement for longitudinal edges at which interior drywall surfaces meet and for capping corners formed of sheets of wallboard meeting at orthogonal angles. A pair of laterally directed flanges extend in diverging fashion from a central transversely curved region of the plastic strip. A contact sensitive adhesive strip is mounted on each of the flanges to extend longitudinally therealong so as to allow the plastic strip to be pressed against drywall or wallboard surfaces. One of the flanges of the plastic strip may be slit periodically throughout its length to allow it conform to arches and circular openings. In another embodiment a stiff, water impervious plastic sheet with three flanges extending outwardly therefrom has contact sensitive adhesive layers disposed on each of the flanges. The structure can thereby serve as a cap for protruding soffit corners.

Abstract: An improved drywall tape is comprised of an elongated ribbon of porous paper tranversely corrugated throughout its length and having a fexible, elongated plastic bead secured to the ribbon of paper and extending longitudinally along the length of the paper. The plastic bead provides a distinct, protected corner to finished drywall, and the corrugations in the tape strengthen the tape to make it stiffer and harder when it dries and easier to work with during installation.