Fixing a hole in the wall is a relatively simple DIY project. Even the largest holes can be patched with just a few materials ...

Q: I have several drywall defects in my home that must be repaired. What are some tips you can share about repairing these? Is this really a do-it-yourself task, or should I call in a pro? A: You and ...

Q: I am living with my elderly parents and making some repairs. One of the bathrooms has a towel rack that is hanging on by one screw; the other screw has created a largish hole in the wall. Having ...

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 ...

Many contractors prefer nails to screws for securing drywall. But for do-it-yourselfers, who tend to make more mistakes, screws are easier. First, because drywall screw heads are slotted, if you err, ...

Whether they called it “screwmageddon” or a “screwpocalypse,” a lot of people in Eagle River were sure of one thing Thursday afternoon. They got screwed. A wayward box of 1 1/4-inch drywall screws ...

Acquire an empty 5-gallon drywall bucket, 1- and 4-inch-diameter PVC pipe, a 4-inch flat PVC end cap, pipe fittings to reduce the 4-inch diameter down to 1 inch, a 1-inch tee fitting, PVC solvent, a ...

Adding one layer of 5/8-inch drywall can have a profound impact. Adding a layer to both sides of a wall can make it virtually soundproof. A new layer of drywall is attached to the framing through the ...