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 ...
Small drywall damage from door knobs, rough housing, minor water damage, moving furniture or mounting hardware from artwork, mirrors, TV mounts, window treatments, etc. is a relatively easy DIY task.
Learning how to patch drywall might seem like a simple home improvement, but without following the proper steps, it’s easy to end up with lackluster results. Luckily, Mr. Handyman has years of ...
Q: There’s a small hole in the drywall in my mud room that needs to be fixed before I host family over the holidays. Is it possible to repair it myself? A: I usually recommend hiring a drywall ...
It's a pretty common scenario on the home improvement scene: You've removed some wallpaper or wainscoting, or you've relocated a door or a window, or maybe you've just repaired same drywall damage ...
As Jeff Thorman homerenovisiondiy demonstrates, fixing a fist-size hole in your drywall doesn’t have to require cutting patches and installing backing. All you need for this fix is some drywall mud, a ...
Q: I had a small hole in my drywall, which I patched. My problem is that I just can’t seem to closely match the texture of the surrounding drywall, and consequently my patch stands out. What can I do ...
Last week we talked about repairing small holes in drywall such as the type caused by a doorknob hitting the wall. If the hole is bigger, it requires a little more know-how, but is still easy to ...
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 ...
Sooner or later, most of us need to patch drywall, whether for purely cosmetic reasons—filling nail holes, for example—or for comfort or safety—say, a hole has left wiring exposed. Although ...