Learn key differences between these patches before your next drywall project ...

Question: I am ready to put up drywall in an at-home office for my business. I have put up drywall before to divide one large bedroom into two, but the joints look bad. This room must look better ...

Drywall mud, also known as joint compound, is a gypsum-based paste used for finishing drywall joints, corners, and for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster. Choosing the right ...

Small holes are quick and easy to fix with joint compound and a putty knife. Medium and large holes are more extensive and also require a piece of drywall to use as a patch. Both the prep and ...

Drywall can take a beating from daily living or home-improvement projects. Sometimes you just have to roll up your sleeves and fix a hole with the materials you have on hand, such as a scrap of ...

What does it really take to get a smooth wall finish when repairing or updating a home's interior? A HelloNation article provides the answer by focusing on skim coating, a drywall resurfacing method ...

Q. I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but I want to avoid mistakes. What common problems arise when hanging drywall for the first time?— Brad S. A.

Holes happen, especially in drywall. Sometimes they happen on purpose and sometimes by accident. You hang a painting or a photo on the wall and then decide to relocate it. You’ve now got a drywall ...

Q. I’m building a new home. Because of the booming economy and shortage of great help, I might be forced to hang and finish the drywall myself. I’ve done a few repairs here and there and wonder if ...