Drywalling

Break out your dust masks and get ready to find spackle everywhere. It’s drywalling time.

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Family Handyman Reader Projects: Indoor Spaces

Family Handyman readers were busy during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, diving into their to-do lists. Here we take a look at 10 of their awesome indoor projects.

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Give your windows trimless style using drywall returns.


Amazing Repair Products

Sometimes all it takes is the right product to make a quick and easy fix.


How to Hang Drywall: Pro Tips for Cutting and Installing

A good framing crew makes drywall hangers whistle while they work. Follow these great hanging suggestions, and you can make...


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How to Skim-Coat Walls

A new approach for smoothing rough walls that's easy to master

Plaster and Lath Tear-Off Tips

Gary Wentz is a carpenter and the Editor-in-Chief of The Family Handyman. He claims to have torn out more than...


How to Build a Drywall Arch

Using drywall and Masonite to create a curved doorway.

Drywall Sanding Tips and Techniques

All the best tips and techniques for a smooth drywall surface.


Expert Tips for Finishing Drywall

Professional advice for smoother walls and less wasted time


How to Sand Drywall

Techniques and tools for sanding drywall so it's perfectly smooth, plus tips for dust control.


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Wet Sanding Drywall

Choose drywall and try wet sanding to reduce the dust

5 Helpful Tools for Hanging Drywall

These five handy tools will help you install drywall much faster and better.


How to Cut a Hole in Drywall

There's no need to rent or buy a rotary tool for simple drywall cuts for a receptacle box.


How to Make Bullnose Corners

Add a touch of class to ordinary drywall corners


Drywall Sanding Is Time Well Spent

Drywall sanding is tedious and messy work. But doing it right means a great looking room. Here are some DIY...


Ceiling Repair: Fix a Sagging Ceiling

Two solutions for a sagging ceiling