“Mudding,” the process of applying multiple thin coats of drywall compound to the joints and screw indentations in newly hung drywall, sounds messy, and it is. When done correctly, the result is a ...

Learn how to fix drywall corner tape and repair inside corners with the Wagner Power Tex in this step-by-step guide! This video shows you the best techniques for a smooth and professional finish, ...

Q:Is taping drywall that hard to do? I watched it done on a TV show, and it seems like it's not too tough. What tools should I be looking for? What are some secrets of finishing drywall, and what are ...

While there is no such thing as a perfect building material, drywall comes pretty close. For one thing, it's dirt cheap, costing about $7 for a 1/2-in.-thick 4 x 8 panel. It's also DIY friendly--about ...

I hope most of us know that the solid walls in our homes are not solid at all but rather many individual boards blended together by applying paper tape and a material called joint compound. This ...

I once saw union carpenters cutting perfect pieces of drywall with only a tape measure and a utility knife. How do I do that?—Jarett R., Oakland, California First thing you should do is watch the ...

What did one wall say to the other wall? I’ll meet you in the corner. This trip back to first grade was necessary because we are going to talk about a new solution to one of the worst jobs in ...

Q. Is taping drywall that hard to do? I watched it done on a television show, and it seems like it's not too tough. What taping drywall tools should I be looking for? What are some secrets of ...

Q-I am finishing a new room I built in my attic, using dry wall and taping all seams with paper tape and then using cement. I am having a problem with two outside corners. I folded the paper tape in ...