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 ...

Dear James: My house seems to be well-built, but the heads on the drywall nails are popping out and they look terrible. How can I fix them and avoid them in a new room addition I am planning? — Rick H ...

Are you renting an apartment and trying to fix those nail holes in the drywall to get your deposit back? Did someone in your home accidentally put a hole in the wall? Whatever the case may be, whether ...

Q: I own a house that was built in 1999 and am concerned about the number of drywall screws that have started to protrude from the walls and ceiling. Several of the screws have “popped” off the mud or ...

I’m getting ready to paint the interior walls and ceilings of my house. I’ve noticed that there are several very obvious nail pops, most frequently occurring where the ceiling meets the walls. I think ...

Q. What type of things can I look out for to improve indoor air quality in a new home for allergy sufferers in my family? A. Today's homes are sealed so tightly that they can trap pollutants that ...

Dear James: My house seems to be well-built, but the heads on the drywall nails are popping out and they look terrible. How can I fix them and avoid them in a new room addition I am planning? -- Rick ...

Dear James: My house is about 10 years old, and I plan to add another room. The walls (made with drywall) have a lot of nail pops. What should the builder do to avoid this on my new room addition? -- ...