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

From proper framing and taping techniques to understanding textures, here are some tips to help you through drywall repair.

Q. I was removing an ugly ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Some of the drywall paper came off with the old glue. It looks horrible. A home center employee told me I have to put in new drywall.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Luckily, fixing drywall doesn’t always require professional expertise—just the right tools and some patience. It's easier than you'd think to learn how to repair drywall, do a patch job on holes of ...

Dear James: My son just left for college, and his bedroom walls are pretty worn with quite a few holes. What are some tips to repair them so they look like new? — Lyle H. Dear Lyle: Most homes today ...

Holes happen, especially in drywall. Sometimes they happen on purpose and sometimes by accident. You hang a painting or a photo on the wall and then decide to relocate it. You’ve now got a drywall ...

DEAR TIM: I was removing an ugly ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Some of the drywall paper came off with the old glue. It looks horrible. A home center employee told me I have to put in new ...

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Dear James: My house seems to be well-built, but the heads on the drywall nails are popping out and they look terrible. How can I fix them and avoid them in a new room addition I am planning? — Rick H ...