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 ...

Sooner or later, everyone needs to patch a hole in drywall! Whether you had a fail when trying to hang pictures or the door handle gouged the wall, you can make it right again with a little effort.

Drywall is a staple in most homes, offering smooth, clean walls that can last for years. But accidents happen—holes, cracks, and water damage are inevitable over time. While minor damage is easy to ...

Other than dings with the vacuum, moving things around, or mounting art and fixtures, drywall damage will occur. Water damage, stress cracks, and settling also cause drywall damage. Stress cracks are ...

Drywall messes occur to even the best of us—a doorknob that swung a bit too forcefully, a shelf that was yanked off the wall, or mere wear and tear from living. What distinguishes a patch that screams ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Accidents happen—whether it’s a stray baseball or a misjudged piece of furniture, finding a hole in your drywall is never fun. But don’t worry! Patching a large hole in your drywall ...

As a young girl growing up amid the working poor in rural Appalachia, Cathy Ayers learned firsthand about home maintenance.

If you’re moving pictures around your home or moving out of a rental, then you likely have more than a few nail holes to fill ...

Installing drywall anchors is pretty straightforward, right? First, choose a drywall anchor that’s rated to handle the weight ...