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 ...

Patches made with traditional patching materials must be primed with a sealing-type primer before painting. Otherwise, the patched areas could show foggy spots throughout the finished paint job. But ...

Finishing a new wall or room with plaster or joint compound takes practice. If you have no experience with plaster or its near relative, joint compound, don’t learn in your living room. Experiment ...

Whether you’re a renter or an owner, knowing how to patch up a damaged wall will save you time and money. You can do it! Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Photographs and Video by Clark Hodgin ...

Man's hand finger pointing to the cracked wall in house. Building problems and solutions concept. Cracks in walls and ceilings are eyesores that draw attention in an otherwise attractive setting.