Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A man installing drywall - Georgepeters/Getty Images Whether you're repairing a wall with water damage, covering up an outdated ...

From proper framing and taping techniques to understanding textures, here are some tips to help you through drywall repair.

Q. Tim, I need your advice. I’m pondering installing new drywall in a room addition while I’m on vacation. I’ve watched cable TV shows and numerous online videos, and I’ve read a few articles. It ...

Dear Ronald: Installing drywall over old paneling is one method to improve the appearance of a room. As you noted, it can be a difficult task to extend all the window and door trim to fit over the ...

Trusscore panels are one of the many drywall alternatives; they’re made from durable PVC and are known for their strength and resistance to moisture. Drywall, while a common choice, comes with its own ...

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 ...

If you want to hang something heavy from drywall, you'll need anchors to prevent the drywall from ripping and crumbling under the weight. Drywall anchors are plastic, pre-screw installments that grip ...

Q. I plan to install new drywall in my house and will tape and spackle the joints in the usual way. How can I keep the dust down? A. A good strategy is to smooth the joints with a damp sponge before ...

Construction is dangerous work. Between the powerful equipment, hazardous materials, and often-precarious environments, it’s not all that surprising that construction workers experience frequent ...

A new humanoid robot can install walls and use screwdrivers. The HRP-5P, from Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), is designed to replace heavy-duty human ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Japan’s Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, or AIST, has developed a humanoid robot that can ...