From patching small holes to hanging full sheets, drywall work can be simple with the right tools and know-how. Whether you’re repairing damage around outlets, finding studs without fancy gadgets, or ...

Q: We would like to hang pictures, some of them rather large, on a plaster wall. Can you tell us the best way to do this? We are afraid of cracking the plaster. A: With proper technique, hanging ...

Plaster, a decorative wall coating of lime, sand, and sometimes fibers, has been around since the beginning of time—and so has plaster repair. Although subject to cracks and bubbles, it's a durable ...