Q. Is taping drywall that hard to do? I watched it done on a television show, and it seems like it's not too tough. What taping drywall tools should I be looking for? What are some secrets of ...

Q: Is taping drywall that difficult? What taping tools will I need? What are some secrets of finishing drywall? What are the biggest mistakes that rookies make? A: You could ask these questions to 10 ...

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 ...

Q. I’m building a new home. Because of the booming economy and shortage of great help, I might be forced to hang and finish the drywall myself. I’ve done a few repairs here and there and wonder if ...

Q. I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but I want to avoid mistakes. What common problems arise when hanging drywall for the first time?— Brad S. A.

Joint compound, or drywall mud, is a gypsum-based paste critical for finishing joints, corners, and repairing cracks in drywall and plaster. Selecting the correct type of drywall mud is important ...

Turnkey Sheetrock has announced the expansion of its drywall finishing capabilities to include custom archwall installations for residential and commercial properties. The service addresses growing ...

A: Garages can be surprisingly vulnerable structures. The house gets all the attention, and the garage is where the builder cuts costs. Take fire-taping, for instance. This is the minimalist technique ...