Add Drywall Tape (Optional): For minor cracks that might become larger cracks or deep cracks that might reopen, consider applying a strip of self-adhesive mesh tape over the filled crack. Smooth it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Everyone at one time or another will be faced with damaged drywall that needs repair. Whether it is because a well intended friend helping you move furniture drives the corner of a dresser through the ...

Drywall repairs are fairly simple DIY projects, but knowing a few tricks can make them even easier. Drywall is found throughout most homes, from bedrooms and hallways to ceilings and basements, which ...

Are you repairing a small hole, or hanging new drywall? The answer will determine whether spackle or joint compound is the better material for the job.