Q. I had four old electric lights and old wiring removed from my garage, leaving four 18-inch circular holes in the drywall ceiling. What’s the best way to repair these? A. The best bet to fix large ...

No matter the age of your home, drywall damage will occur. Whether it be from doorknobs, roughhousing, minor water damage, moving furniture or mounting hardware from artwork, mirrors, TV mounts, ...

Q:I have a 1940s-'50s-era plaster house with many cracks around the ceilings. I really don't think I have enough space in the cracks to shove in Sheetrock tape. Can I just apply drywall joint compound ...

Everyone at one time or another will be faced with damaged drywall that needs repair. Whether it is because a well intended friend helping you move furniture drives the corner of a dresser through the ...

Q: I have several drywall defects in my home that must be repaired. What are some tips you can share about repairing these? Is this really a do-it-yourself task, or should I call in a pro? A: You and ...

If you own a home, odds are very good that the walls (and ceilings) surrounding you are made of drywall. Also called Sheetrock, plasterboard, or wallboard, drywall was invented in 1916 and quickly ...

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Q: How do I permanently patch Sheetrock cracks caused by the ground shifting? A: Houses built on clay soil are often plagued with cracks in drywall, often called Sheetrock, a brand of the USG ...