Dear James: My house seems to be well-built, but the heads on the drywall nails are popping out and they look terrible. How can I fix them and avoid them in a new room addition I am planning? — Rick H ...

Q: I have been planning to paint a bedroom for several months now, but I've spotted a problem: Various dimples are popping up on the walls. I have tried to repair them by putting spackle in there, but ...

Q. A few of the drywall nails in the main hallway and living room of my 7-year-old home keep popping out, and as soon as I repair them they pop out again. I tried using better nails and drilling them ...

Dear James: There are lots of nail pops on our drywall joints. When we have our new room addition drywalled, what should be done differently to avoid this? — Mandee L. Dear Mandee: Even after you try ...

I want to paint the interior of my house this spring. I’ve noticed that there are several very obvious nail-pops, most frequently occurring where the ceiling meets the walls. I know you have addressed ...

Are you renting an apartment and trying to fix those nail holes in the drywall to get your deposit back? Did someone in your home accidentally put a hole in the wall? Whatever the case may be, whether ...

If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...

If you’re tackling even a small DIY project around the house, navigating the fastener aisle at the hardware store can be daunting. There are hundreds of different types of screws, nails, bolts, and ...