“Mudding,” the process of applying multiple thin coats of drywall compound to the joints and screw indentations in newly hung drywall, sounds messy, and it is. When done correctly, the result is a ...

Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s the smartest way to go. We ...

Q DEAR TIM: I need some drywall tools for a large project. One thing I learned long ago is that tools contribute much to the overall quality of a job, so I want to get good ones. What are the bare ...