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Guy has spent 40 years working with drywall and helping homeowners and tradespeople get better results. He created That Kilted Guy DIY to turn that experience into practical, straightforward instruction people can actually use.
Today, more than 355,000 YouTube subscribers come to Guy for honest guidance on drywall repair, taping, mudding, texture, painting, and the tools that make the work easier.
Read Guy’s storyA good place to begin with drywall repairs
Learn how to choose the repair method, build a solid patch, blend the finish, and avoid the mistakes that show after paint.
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Project tool finder
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Choose tools for your job →Repair checklist
Catch seven common problems before primer and paint.
Read the repair checklist →Material calculators
Estimate drywall sheets and joint compound before you shop.
Calculate materials →Answers worth coming back for
7 Drywall Repair Mistakes That Show Through Paint
The patching mistakes that become painfully obvious once the paint dries.
Read the guide →Taping & muddingHow to Quickly Improve Your Drywall Mudding Skills
Better compound control, knife angles, feathering, drying, and inspection.
Read the guide →Painting prepBefore You Paint: A 15-Minute Wall Inspection
A quick inspection that can prevent hours of touch-ups later.
Read the guide →Tools & materialsHow to Choose Drywall Tools Without Overspending
A practical way to separate essential tools from upgrades that can wait.
Read the guide →Hot mudHot Mud: Choosing a Working Time You Can Actually Use
Understand setting compound before the clock starts running.
Read the guide →Texture matchingHow to Match Orange-Peel Texture on a Drywall Repair
Test the spray pattern first and avoid the obvious patch-shaped halo.
Read the guide →Free videos are the start—not the finish
Compare the Drywall Tools & Materials guide and Guy’s deeper training when you want more than a quick repair answer.
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