Cutting drywall is simple, all you need to do is cut through the paper on one side of the board and snap the inner gypsum core. It will break cleanly, almost every time, and then you cut the other ...

No home is complete without a lightweight hammer (or two). Use it to secure nails and fasteners for lighter pieces of art and to tap in wall anchors before drilling for heavier ones. This hammer has 4 ...

Smoothing cracks in drywall To fix a crack in the drywall, use your utility knife to spread the crack open a little bit so you have some room to push some spackle into the opening. Then, use your ...

When the mud is completely dry, lightly sand the repair with 150-grit sandpaper. If the gouge or hole is large enough, the wet joint compound might sag and leave a small depression above.

If your interior walls are wallboard -- and most are -- chances are they've accumulated dings, dents, scratches and nail holes. Hanging pictures, clocks, curtains and shelves is the chief cause ...

To repair the damage: If the damage is superficial, you may not have to replace the drywall. Dry the area thoroughly, sand the blisters from the wall and prime the spot with a pigmented lacquer ...

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If the hole is still the size of the door knob, you can purchase a drywall patch, making things much easier. Most patches are about 6 inches square, but larger patches can be purchased if needed.

Jeff Patterson from Home Repair Tutor, is sharing his bathroom remodel which includes installing a new tub and replacing the walls and ceiling with new drywall. He's doing the walls himself and to ...