NOTE: We used water-resistant drywall finishing for visual contrast—the taped seams and strips are easier to see against its green color. Don’t use water-resistant drywall on ceilings (it sags).

Finishing a basement? This episode covers must-know drywall tips how to hang sheets, avoid cracks, and get that clean, professional look without hiring a crew.

A: First, the drywall. The decorative finish which you select to install will have everything to do with how you will need to treat your drywall once it has been hung in place.

Small drywall holes, like holes from nails, are the most basic drywall repair and easiest to deal with. Simple nail holes can typically be fixed with fast-drying spackle in under an hour.