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 ...

This video is the first of two that explains how to mud and tape a room once the sheetrock is hung. **Tools needed:** - All-purpose joint compound - Topping joint compound - 3" putty/drywall knife - 8 ...

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 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 ...

Woodworkers might love building furniture, but tackling drywall repairs is an essential home skill everyone eventually faces.

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 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? Dear Scarlett: Hanging the ...

I once saw union carpenters cutting perfect pieces of drywall with only a tape measure and a utility knife. How do I do that?—Jarett R., Oakland, California First thing you should do is watch the ...

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 ...

Q: Although my house was built only five years ago, some of the tape has pulled away from the wall. It looks like it is just peeling at the seams. I had a contractor come in with a price and he wanted ...

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.