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 ...

Fasten wood backing wherever drywall ends have no support within four inches. Note: Make sure to check corners and ceiling/wall joints. Measure from the end of the ceiling to the middle of a joist and ...

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 with the center of a stud or joist. Thus, there will be ample ...

Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s the smartest way to go. We ...

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 ...

Some home centers carry drywall only in 8-foot lengths. If you visit a business that just sells drywall, you will find drywall in various thicknesses, various lengths and sometimes even widths greater ...

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 ...

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 ...