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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This article was published 08/10/2006 (6056 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. PRIVACY and quiet are becoming rarer and rarer around many homes. Sometimes the disturbing noise ...

If you do the work yourself, there are a few tricks that make the job go easier. Essentially, hanging drywall is like putting a puzzle together. In most cases, the panels are installed with the long ...

Hanging the board is as simple as measuring, cutting it with a razor knife, and snapping it in both directions for a nice, even edge. Care should be taken to measure for and mark electrical boxes, ...