I have a confession to make: I hate doing drywall (and, I'm not that great working with joint compound). Luckily, my old house is mostly lathe and plaster, which presents a whole other set of ...

This video is the second of two that explains how to mud and tape a room after hanging sheetrock. Tools needed: • All-purpose joint compound • Topping joint compound • 3" putty/drywall knife • 8 - 12" ...

Dear James: I have divided a large room to create an office, so I now have to tape the drywall joints. What are some taping tips so the joint locations won’t stand out?—Scarlett L. Dear Scarlett: ...

Dear James: The drywall tape is coming loose on the walls and in the corners, so I pulled it off. What is the correct method to retape the corners so that it stays on longer? —Pamela D. Dear Pamela: ...

Dear James: I just moved into an older house, and a lot of the drywall tape is coming loose and needs retaping. Why did it come loose, and how should I replace it? — Randall N. Dear Randall: It is not ...