Q. I was removing an ugly ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Some of the drywall paper came off with the old glue. It looks horrible. A home center employee told me I have to put in new drywall.

DEAR TIM: I was removing an ugly ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Some of the drywall paper came off with the old glue. It looks horrible. A home center employee told me I have to put in new ...

Question: I was removing an ugly ceramic-tile backsplash in my kitchen, and some of the drywall paper came off with the old glue. It looks horrible. A home-center store employee told me I have to put ...

Ah, something that all of us will face at one time or another, drywall patches. Small and medium holes in drywall are common, whether they're from nail holes, furniture bumps, or doorknob impacts that ...

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Q: I was removing an ugly ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Some of the drywall paper came off with the old glue. It looks horrible. A home center employee told me I have to put in new drywall.

Since different walls are comprised of different materials, the methods you use to repair a hole are often going to be specific and tailored to the wall that needs fixing. Here’s how you might tackle ...

Customizable, affordable, and fire-resistant drywall is one of the most popular building materials used inside modern homes. But for all its benefits, drywall has one major weakness: water. In most ...

Drywall is a staple in most homes, offering smooth, clean walls that can last for years. But accidents happen—holes, cracks, and water damage are inevitable over time. While minor damage is easy to ...