Q: It’x x x s time to hang and finish some drywall in a small room. This room has a pipe chase in it, which means I have to finish an outside corner. I know how to do inside corners with tape, but ...

Q: Money is tight, and I have to tackle a drywall project. I’ve never done it before, but from what I have seen on home-improvement shows, it looks simple. Please share your magic tips, especially on ...

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 ...

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This is drywall being finished in a new home. The sheets are heavy, and you need hand-eye coordination to finish it. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m building a new home. Because of the ...

I’ve been helping my son finish the basement in his 3-year-old home. We can only work on Saturdays, some Fridays and any paid days off he can spare. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to help my kids ...

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 ...

The hard work of hanging, taping and finishing drywall remains one of the more physically demanding tasks in building construction. While other trades in the industry have seen tools and equipment ...

Chances are you’ve seen paper and fiberglass mesh drywall tape on the shelves of your local home improvement store. What’s the difference? To help you choose between paper and mesh drywall tape, we’ll ...

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