We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Q: Many of the drywall seams on my 40-year-old house are bulging. It doesn’t appear as ...

Dear James: The drywall tape is coming loose on the walls and in the corners, so I pulled it off. What is the correct method to retape the corners so that it stays on longer? -- Pamela D. Dear Pamela: ...

If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...

Everyone at one time or another will be faced with damaged drywall that needs repair. Whether it is because a well intended friend helping you move furniture drives the corner of a dresser through the ...

If you own a home, odds are very good that the walls (and ceilings) surrounding you are made of drywall. Also called Sheetrock, plasterboard, or wallboard, drywall was invented in 1916 and quickly ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? I have a confession to make: I hate doing drywall (and, I'm not that great working ...

Drywall regularly sustains all kinds of damage, from holes made while hanging shelves and pictures to dings from protruding chair backs and door knobs, but luckily it’s almost as easy to repair as it ...

Most people call it Sheetrock–a tradename of the USG Corp. that has manufactured more than 9 billion panels. Generically, it’s called gypsum wallboard or simply drywall–so named about 60 years ago ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...