If you own a home, odds are very good that the walls (and ceilings) surrounding you are made of drywall. Also called Sheetrock, plasterboard, or wallboard, drywall was invented in 1916 and quickly ...

Dear James: My son just left for college, and his bedroom walls are pretty worn with quite a few holes. What are some tips to repair them so they look like new? — Lyle H. Dear Lyle: Most homes today ...

There are countless ways to make repairs to walls and ceilings. Some products are ingenious, like the thin piece of aluminum that has holes in it and self-adhesive on one side. This would work ...

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 ...

How to Fix Small Drywall Cracks To fix a hairline crack in drywall, you don’t need a lot of time, effort, or money. Here’s how to do it step by step: Prepare the Surface: Clean the crack by wiping it ...

Repairing drywall can be time-consuming and stressful work if you have little experience with the materials. DAP’s Premium Lightweight Joint Compound with DryDex eliminates some of the guesswork in ...

Q: I have several drywall defects in my home that must be repaired. What are some tips you can share about repairing these? Is this really a do-it-yourself task, or should I call in a pro? A: You and ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rotted drywall near glass shower door - Cat Hammond/Shutterstock Customizable, affordable, and fire-resistant drywall is one of ...

Installing drywall anchors is pretty straightforward, right? First, choose a drywall anchor that’s rated to handle the weight ...