There are several types of drywall anchors that are commonly used to hang artwork, shelves, televisions, and other heavy items on drywall. The type of anchor you need to remove will help you ...

Wirecutter’s home improvement expert—who spent 10 years in construction and has renovated three of his own homes—put four popular drywall repair kits to the test.

Smoothing cracks in drywall. To fix a crack in the drywall, use your utility knife to spread the crack open a little bit so you have some room to push some spackle into the opening.

This is drywall being finished in a new home. The sheets are heavy, and you need hand-eye coordination to finish it. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m building a new home. Because of ...

Here's a great technique for hanging drywall on your ceiling when you don't have a helping hand. Attach a 6-8' piece of 2x4 across the top stud and leave about 3/4" space from the rafters.