Drywall Installation

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How to Build and Use a Drywall Lift

Support your drywall materials during a mounting operation.

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Hanging Drywall Over Plaster

Give your rooms a face lift.

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How to Step Up Your Drywalling Expertise

Here's what you should know before starting a new project.

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8 Essential Drywall Tools

With these on hand, the process is much easier.

A man applying texture to a ceiling.
7 Drywall Texture Techniques

Staring at the ceiling? Here are seven ways to add more dimension to bare walls.

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How to Drywall Off Angle Outside Corners

What are the right materials and tools for finishing an off-angle wall.

Mosaic tile being installed over drywall in a bathroom.
How to Tile Over Sheetrock

Learn what steps you need to take next time you have a tiling project to install over drywall.

A room with taped drywall.
How to Mud Drywall

With some tools and practice, you can learn to mud drywall.

A pile of drywall dust and scraps.
How to Get Rid of Drywall Dust

Drywall dust is not only a pain to clean up, but hazardous to your health.

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Skim Coating Drywall

For a pro look, add a final smoothness with a skim coat.

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How to Blend Old Drywall With New Drywall

Blending is easy with these eight simple steps.

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How to Install Drywall

Installing drywall can be a relatively easy and quite rewarding do-it-yourself project.

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Drywall Installation for Beginners

It's not as hard as it looks!

Insulation in the walls of a home.
5 Types of Insulation

Insulation keeps you warm in the winter, cool in the summer.

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Installing Drywall In Cold Weather

Temperature can impact the materials.

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Plaster Walls Vs. Drywall

Choosing drywall over plaster means convenience and less cost.

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Tips for Hanging Drywall Over Old Walls

Hanging new drywall over damaged walls is sometimes the best fix, but here’s what to look out for when you tackle this simple solution.

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How to Do a Drywall Job

Drywall is a big job, but it's manageable with a plan.

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Drywall 5 - Angles, Ceilings and Odd Shapes

Cutting a complex piece of drywall takes a bit of precision and may best be done with a paper or cardboard

Someone working with drywall mud on greenboard.
The 5 Types of Drywall Mud

What you need to know about the five types of drywall mud.

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Dust Free Drywall Sanding: A How-To Guide

Drywall dust gets everywhere, making it hard to clean up.

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Installing Rounded Drywall Corners

To add a different feel and architectural ambiance to your home, install rounded drywall corners. They

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How to Install an Access Panel in Drywall

If you need to be able to get behind a wall and access a pipe or wiring, an access panel is the best

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When to Use a Vapor Barrier during Drywall Installation

Drywalls are often strengthened with vapor barriers.

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How to Finish Blueboard Seams with Mesh Tape

Finishing blue board seams with mesh tape is something that you will need to do to finish it.

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How to Use Metal Drywall Studs

Using metal drywall studs is something that is becoming more and more popular with new renovations.

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How to Texturize Sheetrock

Applying texture to sheetrock can be accomplished by following the steps that are outlined below.

Using Drywall Compounds Properly

Using drywall compounds properly is important.

How to Attatch a Drywall Corner Bead

That smooth area on outside corners of finished drywall.

How to Install Decorative Drywall Panels

An effective way of enhancing the look of a room.

How to Mix Veneer Plaster

Before beginning to work with veneer plaster.

How to Use a Plumb Line Easily

A plumb line is a simple tool that makes life easier.

Ceiling Panels: How to Install Floating Ceiling Joints

An inexpensive alternative to traditional sheetrock

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Using a Drywall Jack for Ceiling Repair and Installation

A drywall jack can be of great help when installing drywall on a ceiling.

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How to Attach a Furring Strip to Dry Foundation Walls

A furring strip, at its most basic level, is a thin strip of wood or metal that provides a level surface

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Tips for Applying Drywall Mud

How drywalling can be done by any DIYer.

Drywall being installed in a bathroom.
Bathroom Drywall Installation

Installing drywall in your bathroom has one difference from other parts of the house.

How to Install Drywall Corner Bead

A definite project for homeowners to tackle.

How to Mud and Tape Drywall

One of the most important skills needed for drywall.

How to Mud Drywall Joints

Drywall joints need drywall tape and joint compound, or mud.

14 Common Sheetrock Tools and Hardware Explained

Installing sheetrock is not a hard task.

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How to Sheetrock a Basement

Sheetrock is an easy material to work with.

How to Install Sheetrock On Walls

Installing sheetrock walls is not a difficult task.

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How to Tape Inside Drywall Corners

Drywall corners are tricky to tape.