A good old-fashioned DIY drywall repair might save you a trip to the hardware store. We’ve developed a few tricks to make keeping it in shape easier.

In the face of these, or a hundred other drywall damaging events, acquiring the skills to repair minor damage in drywall is a necessity and quite an easy task for any homeowner. If you are working ...

You don’t have to replace the drywall. I’m going to describe to you how to repair it. It’s a shame that so much bad advice is dispensed each day inside those big box stores.

Found drywall damage? Here’s how to fix it.Use your finger or a putty knife to fill dents and tiny holes with lightweight spackle.Widen any cracks with a utility knife, brush away the dust and ...

The trick is to fasten the repair piece; there is rarely a wall stud where the hole was created. I like to take a piece of wood no thicker than three-quarters inch to use for the next step. I cut ...

Drywall is easy to install with nails or screws; panel seams between pieces are layered with thin paper tape and covered with drywall compound, a plasterlike product that's applied with a wide tool ...

Here's a new drywall cutting blade that fits in an electric reciprocating saw. It's perfect for cutting holes in drywall on walls and ceilings, but not the things hidden behind the drywall.

Turn on a work light When preparing your walls for repair, position a work light to highlight defects in the drywall, making them easier to see and fix.

Matching and blending your repair with the surrounding texture can be challenging. It will help to determine which drywall texture is on your wall.