When you want to fasten something to a wall but aren’t able to put the screw into a wall stud, you need to know how to use a drywall anchor. This little gadget allows you to support a load from the ...

Locate joists with an electronic stud finder, or just probe for joists by driving a nail through the drywall. All the joists ...

Lath and plaster walls grace many traditional homes. Thick, substantial, and great at soundproofing, walls constructed out of lath and plaster are rarely built anew anymore. They tend only to be ...

Other than dings with the vacuum, moving things around, or mounting art and fixtures, drywall damage will occur. Water damage, stress cracks, and settling also cause drywall damage. Stress cracks are ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Whether fastening a framed picture, mirror, shelf, or curtain rod to a wall, it's ...

Small drywall damage from door knobs, rough housing, minor water damage, moving furniture or mounting hardware from artwork, mirrors, TV mounts, window treatments, etc. is a relatively easy DIY task.

The first step of drywall repair, according to HGTV, is to assess the damage. If the drywall damage is limited to a few small nail holes, the damage can likely be remedied with some spackle (also ...

Since different walls are comprised of different materials, the methods you use to repair a hole are often going to be specific and tailored to the wall that needs fixing. Here’s how you might tackle ...

Q. I'm a remodeling novice, and I'm going to be doing some drywall work soon. I've never worked with the material and have no idea how to cut it. Not only do I have to cut new sheets to size, but I ...

Dear James: There are lots of nail pops on our drywall joints. When we have our new room addition drywalled, what should be done differently to avoid this? — Mandee L. Dear Mandee: Even after you try ...