Any homeowner hoping to save some money by carrying out as much work on their home upgrades on a DIY basis really needs to ...

Q: Money is tight, and I have to tackle a drywall project. I’ve never done it before, but from what I have seen on home-improvement shows, it looks simple. Please share your magic tips, especially on ...

Q. Money is tight and I have to tackle a drywall project. I’ve never done it before, but from what I see on the cable home-improvement shows, it looks simple. I’ve also watched quite a few videos on ...

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 ...

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 ...

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the most common do-it-yourself tasks is hanging items on a wall, whether it be pictures, artwork, a bookshelf or mounting a television. Most walls are built using vertical wood ...