Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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Desperate cry for help, to anyone with a good knowledge of hand tools!<P>I was trying to attach a shelf to the wall of my bedroom, so I could get my speakers off my desk. I was using the big ol' ...

Secure the drywall patch in place using drywall screws and a drill. If no wall studs are available, use back bracing, drywall repair clips, or adhesive mesh tape for support.

If you're hanging drywall, you might wonder if you can just use any type of screw you have lying around. After all, a screw is a screw, right? Not exactly. Drywall screws are designed specifically for ...

Of course, screws are only as useful as the tools you use with them. “A good drill/driver is the number one tool every homeowner should own,” says Gandhi. She recommends a basic 12V/20V drill that’s ...