“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 ...

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 ...

When you want to learn how to hang drywall like a pro, using the right tools and techniques is helpful. For many people, learning how to tape and mud the drywall correctly can be more difficult than ...

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 ...

I’ve been helping my son finish the basement in his 3-year-old home. We can only work on Saturdays, some Fridays and any paid days off he can spare. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to help my kids ...

If you ever find yourself staring at a hole marring an otherwise perfectly good wall, don't worry. Patching drywall is easier than it looks: you just need the right tools and a few basic principles.

When you know a thing or two about hanging and finishing drywall, it’s easy to expect perfection from those who actually work in that area of interior design. I know enough to be a critical observer, ...

Q. I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but I want to avoid mistakes. What common problems arise when hanging drywall for the first time?— Brad S. A.