Hanging drywall can be a difficult task to achieve alone, especially for first-time DIYers. The hardest part is getting it attached to the ceiling without a helping hand. There are a few tools to help ...

Some home centers carry drywall only in 8-foot lengths. If you visit a business that just sells drywall, you will find drywall in various thicknesses, various lengths and sometimes even widths greater ...

Fasten wood backing wherever drywall ends have no support within four inches. Note: Make sure to check corners and ceiling/wall joints. Measure from the end of the ceiling to the middle of a joist and ...

Q: Money is tight, and I have to tackle a drywall project. I’ve never done it before, but from what I have seen on home-improvement shows, it looks simple. Please share your magic tips, especially on ...

One of the most common drywall mistakes is not having the proper edge support. Framing at inside corners is often inadequate or lacking altogether, making it impossible to fasten the edge of the ...

Q: We are putting up gypsum board for a ceiling in a storage shed that we are refurbishing. My husband uses his head along with his arms to hold up the board while he screws the sheet onto the ceiling ...

This is drywall being finished in a new home. The sheets are heavy, and you need hand-eye coordination to finish it. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m building a new home. Because of the ...