“Mudding,” the process of applying multiple thin coats of drywall compound to the joints and screw indentations in newly hung drywall, sounds messy, and it is. When done correctly, the result is a ...

Start by breaking or cutting out broken or crushed areas of the drywall, then peel away any paper shreds left around the edges. Mix up a small batch of setting-type compound; if you mix too much, it ...

"I wanted to create a new accessory for laborers such as drywall installers and finishers, plasterers, and masons who work with joint compound and plaster," said an inventor, from Feasterville, Pa., ...