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 ...

Allow the coat of compound to dry, then smooth the compound with sandpaper and gently wipe with a damp cloth. You may need to apply two or more coats of compound to achieve a flawless surface. Prime ...

Holes happen, especially in drywall. Sometimes they happen on purpose and sometimes by accident. You hang a painting or a photo on the wall and then decide to relocate it. You’ve now got a drywall ...

Q. I live in a 55-year-old home that has plaster walls. Last winter there were ice dams on the eave edges of the roof and some water got inside the main floor bathroom. Now the paint in this area is ...

Installing drywall, by its nature, leaves seams at the joins between panels, as well as screw holes. These must be hidden before painting for an even appearance. To finish drywall, start by driving ...

Check all the seams and run drywall compound over them as well. Basically, apply compound to all cracks, seams, rough spots or indentations. If the paper is textured, apply a skim coat of drywall ...

Painting is an easy way to give the rooms in your home a fresh look, but sometimes you may want more than just a solid colored wall. Danny Lipford, the host of "Today's Homeowner," has these easy ...