Wall Repairs

The studs in your wall must be flush to hang drywall evenly. Uneven studs will result in uneven walls. You can fix this situation without reconstructing your framing by simply adding to it or...

When plaster gets hit, kicked or battered with a piece of furniture, it tends to crack and crumble, but it is easily fixable with new plaster spread over the exposed lath. When it's a modern...

Stud finder appliances are essential tools for those who add mounting equipment and shelves to the walls of a home. The drywall sheets in a home are mounted to vertical and/or horizontal house...

Whenever you want to hang a picture, attach a shelf, or attach anything of substance to one of your walls, it is important to find where the studs are behind the surface of the wall. Of course,...

Drywall panels come in different thicknesses, so drywall screws come in different lengths. In general, a minimum of 5/8-inch penetration into a wood stud or 3/8-inch penetration into a metal stud...

Insulating a garage may sound unnecessary, but if it's attached to your home, you could be losing a lot of valuable heat between those bare studs and rafters. You should be able to seal up a...

If you have water damage on a part of your drywall--say, from a leaky roof over that spot or a plumbing problem--you don't need to replace the whole wall. If the damaged area isn't more than few...

Adding insulation to your house can make your your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer for less money. One of the most common types of insulation is a fiberglass blanket. Here's how to...

Nail pops are irksome imperfections that can be found on interior walls and drywall ceilings. If nail pops are not handled appropriately when they start showing up, they may become a recurring...

Fixing a large hole in drywall, often referred to as "Sheetrock," is really no more difficult than fixing most smaller holes. The process is virtually the same. The main difference is that when...

Adding a wall in your garage can serve a number of purposes, from designating a separate stall for a special vehicle to creating a storage or workshop area. Use basic framing methods when...

When you're framing a new wall in your garage, it's important to pick the correct type of lumber. Unlike new homes constructed on elevated foundations, the floor of a garage is prone to retaining...

Drywall, also known as sheetrock, when installed properly, results in a flat smooth surface, ready for painting or wallpapering. Made of pressed gypsum and covered with paper or fiberglass...

Building repairs or remodeling can be major projects. Often a new wall has to be built in order to expand a room or add an extension to the house. Framing the wall is not a very difficult task but...

Not just for the garage, pegboards can be used in the kitchen, bathroom, closets and any room in which you need an easy storage solution. Hang one today in a convenient spot to get frequently used...

A stud is a wooden 2-by-4 or 2-by-6. Studs make up the inside frame of a wall. Heavy shelves or pictures are most secure when mounted to wall studs.