I hope most of us know that the solid walls in our homes are not solid at all but rather many individual boards blended together by applying paper tape and a material called joint compound. This ...

Spackling paste or joint compound (drywall mud) Fine-grit Sandpaper or fine-grit sanding sponge Putty knife (aka joint knife, drywall knife) 6-inch drywall knife or 12-inch drywall taping knife (for ...

Repairing holes in drywall can be one of the most dreaded home projects out there — especially if it’s a large hole. But it’s a DIY project that’s probably easier than you think. Whether it’s a small ...

Q. Is taping drywall that hard to do? I watched it done on a television show, and it seems like it's not too tough. What taping drywall tools should I be looking for? What are some secrets of ...

Skim coating a wall can feel daunting for a beginner, but it gets a lot easier and faster with this smart hack that uses a ...

Every house, at some point in time, needs a repair made to a drywall or plaster wall or ceiling. To save money, you might have tried this -- and failed. It's tough to get professional results, but it ...

While there is no such thing as a perfect building material, drywall comes pretty close. For one thing, it's dirt cheap, costing about $7 for a 1/2-in.-thick 4 x 8 panel. It's also DIY friendly--about ...