Perfect for repairs, it greatly reduces the mess involved with sanding drywall compound. Think of setting-type compounds like cement — just add water and they set. Unlike the drying type ...

Use a paddle-type drywall mud mixer in a 1/2-in. drill for this method. The masher-type hand drywall mud mixer works well if you don’t have a 1/2-in. drill for the paddle mixer. Joint compound ...