Wondering which drywall finish you need? This guide breaks down all the levels of drywall finishes and helps you choose the ...

Before painting, mix up a mist coat (paint and water, roughly 30% water and 70% paint) to stop the paint peeling when it ...

Wirecutter’s home improvement expert—who spent 10 years in construction and has renovated three of his own homes—put four popular drywall repair kits to the test.

Drying Time: Joint compound (mud) requires 24 hours between coats, extending the total time needed for completion. What’s the best way to cut drywall without breaking it? The best way to cut drywall ...

You want the same 1/16 inch of joint compound between the tape and the drywall. I use a 5-inch-wide flexible taping knife to do this. You need to round off the corners of a new knife with a metal ...

2. Prepare the Walls Use a putty knife or drywall knife to patch holes and cracks with spackle or drywall joint compound. Scrape peeling paint from the walls. Thoroughly sweep and damp mop the floors.

After all the boards are installed, apply drywall tape to the seams between boards. Cover the tape with joint compound using a putty knife. Smooth out the compound and feather the edges to blend ...

Spray ceiling texture to add visual interest and hide imperfections. Keep reading to learn how to texture a ceiling and walls ...

Q: I’m a renter planning to move. How do I patch the walls so I get my deposit back? Can I really use toothpaste? A: Yes, toothpaste plugs holes in walls, as long as the holes are tiny and you ...