Spackling paste or joint compound (drywall mud) Fine-grit Sandpaper or fine-grit sanding sponge Putty knife (aka joint knife, drywall knife) 6-inch drywall knife or 12-inch drywall taping knife (for ...

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.

Holes happen, especially in drywall. Sometimes they happen on purpose and sometimes by accident. You hang a painting or a photo on the wall and then decide to relocate it. You’ve now got a drywall ...

Drywall messes occur to even the best of us—a doorknob that swung a bit too forcefully, a shelf that was yanked off the wall, or mere wear and tear from living. What distinguishes a patch that screams ...

It’s fine to fill screw holes and other small wall dings with patching compound, but for larger drywall repairs, it’s best to ...

With a few tools and a little know-how, these five home repairs are relatively easy to complete. By Tim McKeough As the pandemic forces us to spend our days hunkered down, our homes face far more ...