Looks like I need to rip down a plaster wall in my kitchen. I can't save the old plaster - I would if I could. But I don't know exactly how to put sheetrock onto brick. I suppose I should build a wood frame, but I'd rather not lose the four inches in my kitchen to the 2x4s. any suggestions. Does it make a difference that I will be hanging kitchen cabinets from the wall? thanks:confused:

I live in a split-level house with paneling along the foyer which I would like to replace with drywall. the drywall I would like to install is on either side of the main steps (five up and five down from the main entrance.) I tride papering over the paneling and it looks awful. Before I start ripping the paneling out, I was wondering if any veterans at this kind of operation can offer any suggestions as to how to proceed. I have one big question and am eager for any suggestions you all might have. 1. Do I need to remove the steps to install the new drywalland then reinstall the steps?