There are few home improvement tasks less pleasant than sanding drywall. Wet sanding can make it just a little better. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

“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 ...

Before sanding, round up a shadow light, a wide taping blade and a pencil (not a felt tip pen; it bleeds through paint). Map all wide seam work on ceilings and walls to plan how much to sand each seam ...

Taping compound is also the best option to cover plaster cracks and when superior bonding and crack resistance are required, ...

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 ...