Q: There’s a small hole in the drywall in my mud room that needs to be fixed before I host family over the holidays. Is it possible to repair it myself? A: I usually recommend hiring a drywall ...

Every house, at some point in time, needs a repair made to a drywall or plaster wall or ceiling. To save money, you might have tried this -- and failed. It's tough to get professional results, but it ...

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 — plus, it left me with two sizable holes ...

After sanding the repaired areas with drywall sandpaper, go over the entire wall with 220-grit sandpaper. Brush down the wall with a fine-hair hand-held dusting broom and vacuum up the particles.

Drywall finishing and texturing can turn rough walls into smooth, seamless surfaces—or hide imperfections so well they vanish. With the right prep, tools, and techniques, even DIYers can achieve ...