Q: There’s a small hole in the drywall in my mud room that needs to be fixed before I host family over the holidays. Is it possible to repair it myself? A: I usually recommend hiring a drywall ...

Small drywall damage from door knobs, rough housing, minor water damage, moving furniture or mounting hardware from artwork, mirrors, TV mounts, window treatments, etc. is a relatively easy DIY task.

Why it matters: Hiring pros for small fixes can cost $100+ due to service fees, but many repairs need only inexpensive parts and simple tools. Easy DIY wins: Tasks like replacing a toilet flapper, ...

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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 ...

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Kaylor Lang is a Drywall Specialist with RL Drywall and Insulation. She joined us on the show today to share tips and steps for fixing up the drywall in your house.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A couple of weeks after a product promising to secure loose drywall anchors was a DIY fail, it’s time for a DIY fix. A decorative fix, at that. See what we’re talking about in the ...

No matter the age of your home, drywall damage will occur. Whether it be from doorknobs, roughhousing, minor water damage, moving furniture or mounting hardware from artwork, mirrors, TV mounts, ...