Q. I'm a remodeling novice, and I'm going to 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 ...
Learn how to texture your drywall after it has been mudded and taped in this video, which demonstrates a Santa Fe texture.
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Repairing drywall is never fun, but it's something that comes up fairly often. A doorknob could accidentally punch a hole in the wall, you ...
When you’re unable to access a wall stud using your stud finder, drywall anchors allow you to still safely and effectively mount items to your walls. Plus, since they’re available in a variety of ...
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 ...
Say you need to move a 4-by-8 sheet of drywall or plywood, and no one is around to help. Carrying full sheets alone can be awkward and risky. You could damage the material, gouge a wall or – worse – ...
Why do so many homeowners struggle with wall repairs when spackling appears to be such a simple task? According to a HelloNation article, the answer lies in the hidden complexity of the process and ...
An oscillating multi-tool can be very useful when replacing ceilings, from the demolition process all the way to applying the ...
TVs and TV mounts use the VESA standard, match the numbers to find a mount that fits. Never mount a TV to drywall only, and always use the studs inside the wall. The TV and mount can be heavy, so it ...
You might want to put up shelves but feel hesitant to do anything that could damage your walls. And even if you’re pretty handy with a putty knife, fixing screw and nail holes can often leave traces ...
Q. We're buying a house that is probably close to 100 years old. It has been vacant for the past several years and needs a good amount of cleaning up and fixing up. One thing we're concerned about is ...