Installing drywall, by its nature, leaves seams at the joins between panels, as well as screw holes. These must be hidden before painting for an even appearance. To finish drywall, start by driving ...

When you discovered that a standard sheet of five-eighths-inch dry wall weighs 73.6 pounds, you wisely decided not to try to muscle the 32-square-foot sheets to the ceiling of your new room addition.

“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 ...

For smooth drywall, choose a roller with a shorter nap (about 1/4 inch to 3/8 inch). This will apply a thin, even layer without leaving a textured finish. If your walls have a skim coat with more ...

If you dread the sanding phase of a drywall installation project, consider making that necessary step quicker and easier by investing in a good drywall sander. These handy tools work like an orbital ...

Q:My husband and I just bought a house that has a "skip-trough" finish on the interior walls. We would like to make the walls smooth and then repaint them. One friend advised us to apply joint ...

We should always assume that the latest home design trends come with an expiration date, as even the most beloved ideas often lose their charm once the next wave of inspiration hits. It's a hard cycle ...

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 ...

Holes happen, especially in drywall. Sometimes they happen on purpose and sometimes by accident. You hang a painting or a photo on the wall and then decide to relocate it. You’ve now got a drywall ...