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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. TO DO THE JOB Material • Hammer, screwdriver, anchors, stud finder, small drill bit Time • Depending upon what is being hung, but ...

When you want to fasten something to a wall but aren’t able to put the screw into a wall stud, you need to know how to use a drywall anchor. This little gadget allows you to support a load from the ...

This is a very quick, newbie carpentry question.<BR><BR>I'm putting up new curtains, and I'm going to be attaching the supports to the wall just beyond the windowframe, so the screws are going to be ...

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 ...