Drywall Repair

The only way to fix a recurring drywall crack around a door or window is to bridge the crack with a fresh sheet of drywall. The fix takes a few…

Follow these 12 pro drywall-taping tips to improve your skills, speed up the job and result in smoother walls. They include mixing, knife…

This article will show you how to cut clean, accurate holes in drywall for electrical boxes and lights. And without making a mess. Follow this…

Eventually even the best-built houses develop a few cracks due to settling, usually around doors and windows. Learn how to fix them the right…

With a few simple tools and special techniques you'll be cutting drywall like a pro in no time. Plus we'll show you how to plan your…

After you've hung and taped drywall, follow these steps to sand it perfectly smooth. We'll show you techniques the pros use to get sanding done…

Fix damaged walls with these DIY repairs you can do. Don't melt down if a doorknob, misguided chair or an impromptu hockey game knocks a big…

In this article, we'll show you how to avoid common sanding mistakes and offer several tips for getting the best results from your drywall…

Fix drywall nail and screw pops in four simple steps, using drywall screws and drywall compound.

Learn the drywall taping tips and techniques that pros use to speed up their work. Avoid irritating problems like lumpy mud, nail pops and tape…

Fast, trouble-free drywall taping is easy with this professional taper's tool. With a little practice you can learn to use a taping banjo…

An oversize drywall cutout around an electrical box can ruin the appearance of an otherwise perfect taping job. The best way to fix it is with…

Setting-type joint compound, lightweight joint compound, all-purpose compound and others all have their unique uses. Learn the difference…

Smooth over rough or damaged walls with a skim coat of mud, applied with a special squeegee knife. It's easy to do and delivers great results.

Sagging in a ceiling may be caused by undersized drywall. You either have to replace 1/2-in. drywall with 5/8-in. or add furring strips and a…

Quick fixes for the 8 most common drywall flaws, including nail pops, cracks at corners, bubbled or loose tape and holes. Fix them right before…

Recurring cracks in a ceiling with full-span trusses may be caused by various types of moisture problems— sometimes in foundations, but…

Sometimes the key to making a fix is just knowing theright product to use. We asked our team of professional carpenters, plumbers, painters,…

We show you how to fix common wall flaws and make them perfectly smooth before you paint. You'll save the $200 expense of hiring a pro.

Towel bars mounted on drywall need to be firmly anchored or they'll eventually fall off. Replace light-duty plastic anchors with heavy-duty…