Learn More › Drywall is durable, but it’s not indestructible. Over time, gypsum-board walls can sustain ugly cracks or holes. Fortunately, drywall is easy to repair easy, but there is an art to it.

Step 5. Butter the edges of the drywall piece with joint compound and insert the piece in the hole. Be sure the patch sits flush to the wall. Step 6.

Drywall repairs are fairly simple DIY projects, but knowing a few tricks can make them even easier. Drywall is found ...

To approximate the look, dilute joint compound with water to a loose consistency. Dip the drywall knife into the slurry and lightly drag it across the wall.

Alure Home Improvements Chief Operating Officer Doug Cornwell instructs how to best patch a hole in Sheetrock during a recent episode of Alure’s “60-Second Fix.” ...

Your last job probably looks bad because you did not use thin enough coats of drywall compound on the joints. A key element to a good-looking drywall joint is many thin layers of compound ...

Are you repairing a small hole, or hanging new drywall? The answer will determine whether spackle or joint compound is the better material for the job.

Sheetrock joints are sealed with paper tape that is applied with joint compound, commonly called "mud." The first step in the application process is to spread a layer of mud over the joint.