When you install fresh drywall, it's tempting to jump straight to painting. After all, fresh surfaces are a blank canvas, right? Uh, not quite. Before that first coat goes on, primer is a must.

Q: I am planning to paint the living room and recently found out that it’s recommended to use a primer before painting. What is paint primer, is it really necessary, and how long does primer take to ...

Dear James: We remodeled our bathroom and tried to do the drywalling ourselves. There is shadowing by the joints, and it seems worse at night. Shadowing is not a condition that resulted from you not ...

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Repairing torn drywall paper requires special techniques to ensure a seamless look. This video provides essential tips to help you restore your drywall to its original condition. Related Videos: • 5 M ...

Many people are hesitant to hang wallpaper in new homes because of past experience. They fear that if they want to remove the paper, they’ll ruin the drywall surfaces. The truth, however, is that ...