I’ve been sharing with you the wonderful saga of my son’s basement remodeling project in past columns. Together, he and I have transformed 1,100 square feet of bare basement into five large rooms and ...

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With the widespread use of drywall construction for home interiors, homeowners often find themselves dealing with dents, holes and gouges in their walls due to the softness of the material. With a ...

I don't see this step in a lot of "tips", but turn your putty knife around and use the rounded end of the handle to push on the hole a little to indent it. Doing this guarantees the hole isn't above ...

Can I use a bead of caulk to fill small cracks? Caulk is not the best option for repairing drywall cracks, as excess caulk doesn’t sand well and can leave a visible texture. Instead, stick to joint ...

KINGS PARK, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why do so many homeowners struggle with wall repairs when spackling appears to be such a simple task? According to a HelloNation article, the answer ...

I'm finishing part of my basement and the spackling was finished last night (by a contractor).<BR><BR>He said to use a soft brush and wipe the walls (and ceiling) to remove the dust he created when ...