Customizable, affordable, and fire-resistant drywall is one of the most popular building materials used inside modern homes. But for all its benefits, drywall has one major weakness: water. In most ...

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 ...

Chances are you’ve seen paper and fiberglass mesh drywall tape on the shelves of your local home improvement store. What’s the difference? To help you choose between paper and mesh drywall tape, we’ll ...

The hard work of hanging, taping and finishing drywall remains one of the more physically demanding tasks in building construction. While other trades in the industry have seen tools and equipment ...

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.

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 ...

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.