The first step of drywall repair, according to HGTV, is to assess the damage. If the drywall damage is limited to a few small nail holes, the damage can likely be remedied with some spackle (also ...

Inspect damaged materials for mold and mildew. Mold can start to grow in the right conditions in as little as 24 hours. For long-term issues, like mold caused by attic condensation, the mold may have ...

When winter months hit hard, ice dams can be a big problem for homeowners. These thick layers of ice form along the edges of roofs and trap melting snow. The water can back up under shingles and find ...

From scuffs to scrapes to gaping holes, drywall damage happens. It’s an unfortunately unavoidable part of homeownership. But drywall repair doesn’t have to be daunting. Here’s how to easily fix your ...

If you’ve ever woken up to a broken water pipe in your home, a busted water heater, or have suffered through a flash flood that turns your basement into a swamp, you know that water can be one of the ...

If the damage is larger than a coin-sized hole, the repair may require a patch of drywall. (Brett Hondow/Dreamstime) From scuffs to scrapes to gaping holes, drywall damage happens. It’s an ...

“Water loves to tell on itself,” Scott Johnson, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors, said in a recent interview with CR. Ain’t that the truth. Your nose never lies. Johnson says musty ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Keeping residents dry is one of the basic functions of a home. But sometimes, ...