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: Is taping drywall that difficult? What taping tools will I need? What are some secrets of finishing drywall? What are the biggest mistakes that rookies make? A: You could ask these questions to 10 ...

Dear James: I have divided a large room to create an office, so I now have to tape the drywall joints. What are some taping tips so the joint locations won’t stand out? — Scarlett L. Dear Scarlett: ...

Q. I’m building a new home. Because of the booming economy and shortage of great help, I might be forced to hang and finish the drywall myself. I’ve done a few repairs here and there and wonder if ...

Dear James: The drywall tape is coming loose on the walls and in the corners, so I pulled it off. What is the correct method to retape the corners so that it stays on longer? -- Pamela D.

Joint compound, or drywall mud, is a gypsum-based paste critical for finishing joints, corners, and repairing cracks in drywall and plaster. Selecting the correct type of drywall mud is important ...

Q. I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but I want to avoid mistakes. What common problems arise when hanging drywall for the first time?— Brad S. A.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ask DIYers what their least favorite home renovation task is, and you'll likely hear "drywall" and "painting" more than a few times. So when ...

A: Garages can be surprisingly vulnerable structures. The house gets all the attention, and the garage is where the builder cuts costs. Take fire-taping, for instance. This is the minimalist technique ...