“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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you want to learn how to hang drywall like a pro, it takes a mixture of practice, skill, and the right tools. Turning your next drywalling ...

Q. Is taping drywall that hard to do? I watched it done on a television show, and it seems like it's not too tough. What taping drywall tools should I be looking for? What are some secrets of ...

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 ...

Q DEAR TIM: I need some drywall tools for a large project. One thing I learned long ago is that tools contribute much to the overall quality of a job, so I want to get good ones. What are the bare ...

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 ...

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 ...