A putty knife might also be the quickest pick-up-and-go tool if problems like paint cracking or blistering arise and you need to repaint the walls without tearing apart the whole room again, so it ...

When working with drywall mud, wood putty and other compounds, ... Here's how to choose the right tool to scoop the goop. By Roy Berendsohn Published: Jun 11, 2009 11:27 PM EDT.