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 ...

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.

When you discovered that a standard sheet of five-eighths-inch dry wall weighs 73.6 pounds, you wisely decided not to try to muscle the 32-square-foot sheets to the ceiling of your new room addition.

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: 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: ...

Everyone at one time or another will be faced with damaged drywall that needs repair. Whether it is because a well intended friend helping you move furniture drives the corner of a dresser through the ...

Taping compound is also the best option to cover plaster cracks and when superior bonding and crack resistance are required, ...