Repair drywall like a pro with these simple, expert-approved methods.

It’s fine to fill screw holes and other small wall dings with patching compound, but for larger drywall repairs, it’s best to ...

Before you do any plaster patching, rid the rooms of any residual lead. If you try to vacuum up chips or dust, you must use a special HEPA filter-equipped vacuum cleaner. Some tool rental stores rent ...

For recurring cracks, reinforce the repair by using self-adhesive mesh drywall tape over the crack before applying a coat of mud. You can also use an elastomeric patching compound, which is more ...

Plaster, a decorative wall coating of lime, sand, and sometimes fibers, has been around since the beginning of time—and so has plaster repair. Although subject to cracks and bubbles, it's a durable ...

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – In the latest installment of Getting Results at Home, News 6 anchor/reporter Erik von Ancken shows you how to patch a hole in your wall. Here are the items you will need and the ...

Q: I’m a renter planning to move. How do I patch the walls so I get my deposit back? Can I really use toothpaste? A: Yes, toothpaste plugs holes in walls, as long as the holes are tiny and you use ...

Finishing a new wall or room with plaster or joint compound takes practice. If you have no experience with plaster or its near relative, joint compound, don’t learn in your living room. Experiment ...