The quality of the patchwork is critical to restoring drywall walls to look like new. Here are tips to help you work through repairing drywall.

Types of Drywall Mud There are two main types of drywall mud: premixed and powdered. There are variations on each type, too, which can make it tough to choose the right product for your job.

A 1/2-inch sheet of drywall weighs more than 50 pounds, so consider enlisting a helper to make moving the sheets of drywall around easier. Read on to learn how to cut drywall sheets.

One of the most common drywall mistakes is not having the proper edge support. Framing at inside corners is often inadequate or lacking altogether, making it impossible to fasten the edge of the ...

Here's how to repair drywall so no one will every know that your walls weren't always perfect. The post How to Repair Drywall: A Homeowner's Guide appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice ...

Professional drywall hangers use a regular razor knife to make straight cuts on drywall. Standard drywall, or sheetrock, is simply a “sandwich product.” It consists of two outer layers of ...

For one repair product, we learned that the condition of the back of the drywall is as important as the front. Read on to find the best drywall repair material or kit for you.

How to Repair Drywall originally appeared on usnews.com Update 02/23/23: This story was previously published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.

From scuffs to scrapes to gaping holes, drywall damage happens. It’s an unfortunately unavoidable part of homeownership. But drywall repair doesn’t have to be daunting. Here’s how to easily ...

In order to make the patched area blend in to the existing wall, you'll want to put joint compound in a much larger area than the original patch.