Hanging drywall is an arduous task. Attaching it to the ceiling is even tougher—almost impossible if you are doing the job yourself. Here's a great technique for hanging drywall on your ceiling when ...

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 ...

If you’re a homeowner, there is a chance you’ll need to replace some drywall at some point. Walls are simple enough, but what ...

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 ...

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 ...

While there is no such thing as a perfect building material, drywall comes pretty close. For one thing, it's dirt cheap, costing about $7 for a 1/2-in.-thick 4 x 8 panel. It's also DIY friendly--about ...

The do-it-yourself home improvement experts from the Home Depot demonstrate how to hang large artwork or photos in your home. Joe Autry and Scott Krueger explain how to properly measure and level the ...

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 ...