As Jeff Thorman homerenovisiondiy demonstrates, fixing a fist-size hole in your drywall doesn’t have to require cutting patches and installing backing. All you need for this fix is some drywall mud, a ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? I have a confession to make: I hate doing drywall (and, I'm not that great working ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the most asked questions on the “Homeshow with Tom Tynan” concerns patching a hole in Sheetrock. There are many ways to do this, and it is difficult to explain in two minutes or less on a radio ...

Dear James: I just moved into an older house, and a lot of the drywall tape is coming loose and needs retaping. Why did it come loose, and how should I replace it? -- Randall N. Dear Randall: It is ...

Q: Although my house was built only 5 years ago, some of the tape has pulled away from the wall. It looks like it is just peeling at the seams. I had a contractor come in with a price and he wanted ...

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 ...

Dear James: The drywall tape is coming loose on the walls and in the corners, so I pulled it off. What is the correct method to retape the corners so that it stays on longer? -- Pamela D. Dear Pamela: ...

Whether you're repairing a wall with water damage, covering up an outdated popcorn ceiling, or completing countless other home improvement projects, it may be necessary to install drywall. Even though ...

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 ...

Q. I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but I want to avoid mistakes. What common problems arise when hanging drywall for the first time?— Brad S. A.