A coat of drywall primer or drywall sealer creates a uniform surface, helping the paint adhere better and resulting in fewer coats and a smooth finish. For existing painted walls, you may not always ...

When you install fresh drywall, it's tempting to jump straight to painting. After all, fresh surfaces are a blank canvas, right? Uh, not quite. Before that first coat goes on, primer is a must.

Q. I would like to remove the wallpaper in the living, dining and family rooms of my house. Is there a way to remove it and prepare the walls for painting without having to sand? I have a severe dust ...