Hanging Drywall for Beginners: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
Learn the fundamentals of hanging drywall including layout, cutting, fastening, and common mistakes to avoid. Step-by-step guide for first-time installers.
Installing Ceiling Drywall: The Hardest Part of the Job
Master ceiling drywall installation with techniques for lifting sheets, proper fastening patterns, and working safely overhead. Essential tips for DIYers.
Cutting Drywall: The Right Method for Every Situation
Master drywall cutting with techniques for straight cuts, outlet boxes, curves, and corners. Tools, tips, and methods for clean cuts every time.
Bathroom Drywall: What to Use and Where
Learn which drywall to use in bathrooms, how to install it properly, and where cement board is required. Moisture-resistant options compared.
Installing Drywall in Basements: A Complete Guide
Complete guide to drywalling a basement including moisture considerations, framing against concrete, insulation options, and preventing future problems.
Hanging Drywall Solo: My Ceiling Disaster and What I Learned
Tried hanging ceiling drywall alone and learned the hard way. Here's what worked, what failed, and why the $35 deadman brace beat the $450 lift rental.
Installing Drywall Around Electrical Boxes: Techniques for Clean Cutouts
Learn to cut drywall around electrical boxes accurately. Measuring techniques, cutting methods, and tips for perfect outlet and switch cutouts.
Drywall Thickness: Which Size for Each Application
Learn which drywall thickness to use for walls, ceilings, and special applications. Complete guide to 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8 inch drywall uses.
Installing Corner Bead: A Guide to Every Type
Learn to install metal, paper-faced, and vinyl corner bead. Step-by-step techniques for crisp outside corners that resist damage.
Drywall Screw Spacing: The Patterns That Prevent Problems
Learn proper drywall screw spacing for walls and ceilings. Screw patterns, edge distances, and why the right pattern prevents nail pops and cracks.
Garage Drywall: Code Requirements and Best Practices
Learn garage drywall requirements for fire separation, when Type X is required, and how to properly install drywall in attached and detached garages.
Measuring and Planning Drywall Layout: Set Yourself Up for Success
Learn to measure rooms and plan drywall layout for minimal waste and fewer seams. Tips for calculating materials and positioning sheets strategically.
Moisture-Resistant Drywall: Comparing Your Options
Compare moisture-resistant drywall options including green board, purple mold-resistant board, and paperless drywall. Which to use where and why.
Drywall Types: Which One Goes Where
Learn which drywall type to use where. Regular, moisture-resistant green board, mold-resistant purple, and fire-rated Type X compared with real costs.
Measuring and Cutting Drywall: Step-by-Step
Step-by-step guide to measuring and cutting drywall the right way. Tools you need, common mistakes to avoid, and the technique that saves time and sheets.