Drywall

When you’re framing a wall, inside corners can throw a curve at you. (I know, we’re stretching it, but couldn’t resist.) In addition to building

When it comes to sanding drywall, use even pressure, and gently push and pull the sanding block over the mud. Toward the edges, you want

If you want a great finished drywall job, you need to start from the base up — a good level surface, carefully hung drywall, and

Here are some other specialized types of drywall you may need at some point. Flexible If you have a curved wall, this innovation can be

And you thought drywall was drywall. Here’s a look at the good ol’ standby and some of the less common types you may need at

Some more mistakes to avoid when drywalling. Applying too much mud at one time. As thick layers of mud dry, they crack. You can fill

Drywall can be a satisfying job when you do it right. It can also be frustrating when you neglect some basics. Here are some common

More drywall “stuff”. Corner bead This is a metal strip you screw or nail onto outside corners. While you can simply tape and finish the

Here are more materials and tools to think about before your drywall job. Tape The experts continue to argue the merits of paper versus fiberglass.

You can get by doing drywall with a minimum of tools and materials, but if you want the job to go well — without frustration

If you live in a fairly new house, you may have noticed some round blemishes in your fresh, smooth walls. These are drywall nails. As

While it’s not a good idea to continuously freeze and thaw your drywall compound, you may occasionally end up with a frozen pail — either