Editor’s Note: This is the third and final installment in our “fixing a hole in your ceiling” series. The past two installments we’ve discussed how to identify your type of ceiling and how to patch it ...

I hope most of us know that the solid walls in our homes are not solid at all but rather many individual boards blended together by applying paper tape and a material called joint compound. This ...

What it's used for: High-speed filling and taping of seams between drywall panels If you do serious work around the house, you've probably dealt with drywall. Most DIYers tackle the seams between ...

I’ve been helping my son finish the basement in his 3-year-old home. We can only work on Saturdays, some Fridays and any paid days off he can spare. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to help my kids ...

Drywall mud, also known as joint compound, is a gypsum-based paste used for finishing drywall joints, corners, and for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster. Choosing the right ...

Properly installed flashing is a critical element of the building envelope, as it directs water away from the opening to the weather resistant barrier, which in turn directs the water to anexit point ...