Spackle dries more quickly and with less shrinkage than joint compound, and that fast dry time (usually about 30 minutes) means you can sand and paint over the filled flaws almost right away.

For recurring cracks, reinforce the repair by using self-adhesive mesh drywall tape over the crack before applying a coat of ...

As with most remodeling tasks, having the right tools is the key to a top-notch job. For drywall sanding, you'll need a hand sander, a package of 150-grit drywall sanding paper that's precut to ...