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

I cut out a couple of sections of our master-bedroom ceiling last spring to try to extricate some squirrel squatters. Not such a smart idea, as it turned out, and it left me with two sizable holes in ...

Patches made with traditional patching materials must be primed with a sealing-type primer before painting. Otherwise, the ...

If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...

If you ever find yourself staring at a hole marring an otherwise perfectly good wall, don't worry. Patching drywall is easier than it looks: you just need the right tools and a few basic principles.

Are the walls of your home dented, punctured, chipped and ratty? Few things make a house look worse than nail holes, dents and exposed drywall screw heads, but drywall repair isn’t complicated, either ...

Resident Contractor Josh Miller shows Katie how to patch drywall yourself without spending hundreds.

Q. I just moved into a building where the previous occupants must have played indoor baseball. There are several holes in the drywall about the size of a baseball. Is there a fast, easy way to patch ...

Drywall is a staple in most homes, offering smooth, clean walls that can last for years. But accidents happen—holes, cracks, and water damage are inevitable over time. While minor damage is easy to ...

Dap DryDex Spackling goes on pink and turns white when it is ready to sand and paint. A small hole in drywall, let’s say roughly the size of a door knob … or maybe a fist… can be easily fixed with an ...