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 ...

Ceiling drywall is widely considered a two-person job, which made this attempt questionable from the start. Using a panel hoist, the project became a real test of whether the right tool could replace ...

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 ...

Ceiling panels are installed perpendicular to the ceiling joist. If the wall or ceiling is framed with proper spacing (typically 16 inches or 24 inches on center), the end of each panel should align ...

I need to learn how to drywall in a hurry. A good friend needs me to show her how to hang and finish drywall. The trouble is, I have just seen it done on some home-improvement TV shows. Is it really ...

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 ...

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, ...

Privacy and quiet are becoming rarer and rarer around many homes. Sometimes the disturbing noise is your teenager’s music from the next bedroom. Other times, it’s ...

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 ...

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 ...