I hope most of us know that the solid walls in our homes are not solid at all but rather many individual boards blended together by applying paper tape and a material called joint compound. This ...
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 ...
Repairing holes in drywall can be one of the most dreaded home projects out there — especially if it’s a large hole. But it’s a DIY project that’s probably easier than you think. Whether it’s a small ...
When you discovered that a standard sheet of five-eighths-inch dry wall weighs 73.6 pounds, you wisely decided not to try to muscle the 32-square-foot sheets to the ceiling of your new room addition.
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 ...
Learn how to repair drywall corner tape on inside corners using Wagner Power Tex. This step-by-step guide makes fixing damaged drywall simple and professional-looking for any DIY project. #DrywallRepa ...
Learn how to repair drywall corner tape on inside corners using Wagner Power Tex. This step-by-step guide makes fixing ...
Dear James: The drywall tape is coming loose on the walls and in the corners, so I pulled it off. What is the correct method to retape the corners so that it stays on longer? -- Pamela D. Dear Pamela: ...
The first step of drywall repair, according to HGTV, is to assess the damage. If the drywall damage is limited to a few small nail holes, the damage can likely be remedied with some spackle (also ...
NOTE: Every homeowner (and even those who don”t own their own home) eventually does a home improvement project, and, as they say, knowing is half the battle. How hard is it to repair drywall? Have you ...