Q Am I right that when sections of plaster break away from the lath, an accepted repair technique is to roughly fill in those gaps with drywall and then drywall over the whole wall or ceiling? — M.H., ...

If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...

Q: I recently purchased a home built in 1970. In the garage, we noticed a small crack in the middle of the ceiling that runs the entire width. This winter in Minnesota, the crack has become larger.

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 ...

Repair drywall like a pro with these simple, expert-approved methods. Wall repair comes down to achieving the right compound consistency and being patient while it dries completely. For small holes, ...

Not all drywall jobs are created equal. If you’re fixing a wall or finishing a basement in DC, you need to know what separates real pros from everyone else. This guide breaks it down — smart, clear, ...