Before the introduction of gypsum wallboard, interior walls were finished with plaster. Wallboard is essentially a flat sheet of plaster sandwiched between sheets of special paper. Unlike plaster, ...

Whether you're repairing a wall with water damage, covering up an outdated popcorn ceiling, or completing countless other home improvement projects, it may be necessary to install drywall. Even though ...

If you’ve tried that trick, your best bet is to install a resilient channel along with a layer of 5/8-inch drywall on the ceiling downstairs. RC is a Z-shaped metal channel acoustically engineered to ...

Dear Ronald: Installing drywall over old paneling is one method to improve the appearance of a room. As you noted, it can be a difficult task to extend all the window and door trim to fit over the ...

Large sheets of drywall are very heavy. You can rent machines that hold the sheets up against the ceiling. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Tim, I need your ...

Finishing a basement window? This DIY guide shows you exactly how to install drywall returns and trim out a basement window for a polished, professional look no special tools required.

When you spend a couple of weeks hanging and finishing dozens and dozens of sheets of drywall by yourself, you begin to recognize it for what it is: an art form. Tedious, but an art form. At least ...