I’ve been helping my son finish the basement in his 3-year-old home. We can only work on Saturdays, some Fridays and any paid days off he can spare. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to help my kids ...

Eco-friendly yard divider: A dead hedge reuses branches to form a natural barrier that offers privacy, supports wildlife, and reduces waste. Concrete care basics: Regular cleaning, sealing, and crack ...

Q: There’s a small hole in the drywall in my mud room that needs to be fixed before I host family over the holidays. Is it possible to repair it myself? A: I usually recommend hiring a drywall ...

Q. I’m building a new home. Because of the booming economy and shortage of great help, I might be forced to hang and finish the drywall myself. I’ve done a few repairs here and there and wonder if ...

This is drywall being finished in a new home. The sheets are heavy, and you need hand-eye coordination to finish it. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m building a new home. Because of the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A couple of weeks after a product promising to secure loose drywall anchors was a DIY fail, it’s time for a DIY fix. A decorative fix, at that. See what we’re talking about in the ...