If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...

If you own a home, odds are very good that the walls (and ceilings) surrounding you are made of drywall. Also called Sheetrock, plasterboard, or wallboard, drywall was invented in 1916 and quickly ...

Luckily, fixing drywall doesn’t always require professional expertise—just the right tools and some patience. It's easier than you'd think to learn how to repair drywall, do a patch job on holes of ...

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 have several drywall defects in my home that must be repaired. What are some tips you can share about repairing these? Is this really a do-it-yourself task, or should I call in a pro? A: You and ...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A national franchise brand specializing in drywall and ceiling repair has expanded its footprint in the Lehigh Valley and Berks County. The Patch Boys, a service provider dedicated to ...

Drywall might look simple once it’s painted and finished, but anyone who has tried to patch a hole or smooth out a damaged wall knows there’s more going on beneath the surface. From proper framing and ...

The smallest stain on your ceiling is rarely just a cosmetic flaw. It is usually the first visible sign of a leak that, if ignored, can spread through framing, insulation, drywall, and paint until you ...

Before a wall ever looks finished again, the most important step is the one you do while the studs are still exposed. Long before paint and trim, you need a systematic pre-drywall check that treats ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...