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 ...

Large holes in drywall, whether caused by accident, as a result of plumbing repairs, or remodeling, can seem daunting; however, with a little know how, you'll never be able to tell what happened.

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 ...

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, ...

Learning how to patch drywall might seem like a simple home improvement, but without following the proper steps, it’s easy to end up with lackluster results. Luckily, Mr. Handyman has years of ...

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Other than dings with the vacuum, moving things around, or mounting art and fixtures, drywall damage will occur. Water damage, stress cracks, and settling also cause drywall damage. Stress cracks are ...

Most people call it Sheetrock–a tradename of the USG Corp. that has manufactured more than 9 billion panels. Generically, it’s called gypsum wallboard or simply drywall–so named about 60 years ago ...

Q. 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 de-laminates a day or two later. He ...

KINGS PARK, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 ...

If you ever find yourself staring at a hole marring an otherwise perfectly good wall, don't worry. Patching drywall is easier than it looks: you just need the right tools and a few basic principles.