“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 ...

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Here's a helpful tip for getting really smooth drywall seam. After you've laid the tape in a four-inch bed of joint compound, apply another thin coat of compound with a six-inch knife. Let it dry ...

Question: My bullheaded husband has been trying to finish some drywall. The taped seams constantly blister when he applies the second coat of compound. Some of the tape delaminates a day or two later.

Q: There’s a small hole in the drywall in my mud room that needs to be fixed before I host family over the holidays. Is it possible to repair it myself? A: I usually recommend hiring a drywall ...

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 ...

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.

Dear Pat: I am planning to convert my garage into abedroom with drywall. I have read many books about how to hangdrywall. What are the most common mistakes with installing drywallin a room? —- Nan D.

Drywall (aka plasterboard, wallboard or Sheetrock) is a boon to the do-it-yourself weekend handyperson. This useful substance, composed of two heavy sheets of paper sandwiching a layer of gypsum ...