“Mudding,” the process of applying multiple thin coats of drywall compound to the joints and screw indentations in newly hung drywall, sounds messy, and it is. When done correctly, the result is a ...

Hide a protruding screw (or nail) by first setting the fastener properly below the drywall’s surface and then applying two ...

I don't see this step in a lot of "tips", but turn your putty knife around and use the rounded end of the handle to push on the hole a little to indent it. Doing this guarantees the hole isn't above ...

If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...

Drywall damage happens - but fixing it doesn’t have to be hard. In this video, I show you how to repair drywall holes of any size, step by step, with pro-level results using simple tools and minimal ...

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Dear Pat: I am planning to convert my garage into abedroom with drywall. I have read many books about how to hangdrywall. What are the most common mistakes with installing drywallin a room? —- Nan D.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Holes happen, especially in drywall. Sometimes they happen on purpose and sometimes by accident. You ...

When you want to fasten something to a wall but aren’t able to put the screw into a wall stud, you need to know how to use a drywall anchor. This little gadget allows you to support a load from the ...