In Episode 5 of the "How to Finish a Basement" series, the focus is on drywall installation techniques to transform an ...

Generally, spackle is best for small repairs and joint compound is used for larger drywall projects. Still, there are plenty ...

3) Clean Up the Dust. Making drywall repairs typically requires sanding joint compound to produce a smooth, unblemished surface. However, joint compound dust is a respiratory irritant that ...

Your last job probably looks bad because you did not use thin enough coats of drywall compound on the joints. A key element to a good-looking drywall joint is many thin layers of compound.

Drive the screw so that its head dimples the drywall paper. The last step is to use drywall compound to hide the repair. You’ll probably need to do this at least twice to do a good job.

While these objects are in place the holes are essentially invisible, but if you want to make a change to your decor, you will need to fill these holes with drywall compound or hang a similarly ...

“Mudding,” the process of applying multiple thin coats of drywall compound to the joints and screw indentations in newly hung drywall, sounds messy, and it is. When done correctly, the result ...

Small holes are quick and easy to fix with joint compound and a putty knife. Medium and large holes are more extensive and also require a piece of drywall to use as a patch. Both the prep and ...