While there is no such thing as a perfect building material, drywall comes pretty close. For one thing, it's dirt cheap, costing about $7 for a 1/2-in.-thick 4 x 8 panel. It's also DIY friendly--about ...

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 ...

Question: I’m a remodeling novice, and I’ll be doing some drywall work soon. I’ve never worked with the material and have no idea how to cut it. Not only do I have to cut new sheets to size, but I ...

Small holes and cracks in drywall are common in almost every home at some point. They can be quite annoying to look at, but the good news is that fixing them is incredibly easy and quick. You’ll need ...

No matter the age of your home, drywall damage will occur. Whether it be from doorknobs, roughhousing, minor water damage, moving furniture or mounting hardware from artwork, mirrors, TV mounts, ...

There are few home improvement tasks greeted with more dread than finishing drywall. If you're like most people, you hope that you've already done your last finishing job. Unfortunately, if you enjoy ...

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 ...

Small drywall damage from door knobs, rough housing, minor water damage, moving furniture or mounting hardware from artwork, mirrors, TV mounts, window treatments, etc. is a relatively easy DIY task.