Achieved by spraying, troweling, or rolling drywall compound onto your walls and then "knocking it down" with a knockdown knife, this texture originated in the early 1990s. While the texture's ...

Many do-it-yourselfers overdo texturing and create wall surfaces that look like cake frosting. The key to creating a pleasing textured surface is to use restraint and subtlety. Texturing consists of ...

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 ...

Fixing holes in drywall is easier than you might think. Follow along and don’t be intimidated! 📦 PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO 📦 • 12” Drywall Knife • 4” Drywall Knife • Drywall Jab Saw • 2 Premium Utility ...

While there is no such thing as a perfect building material, drywall comes pretty close. For one thing, it's dirt cheap, costing about $7 for a 1/2-in.-thick 4 x 8 panel. It's also DIY friendly--about ...