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 ...

Installing drywall in a basement comes with its own set of challenges from moisture considerations to tight spaces and tricky ceilings. This guide shares the best tips, tools, and techniques to help ...

If you are finishing a basement, drywall is the part where the project starts feeling less like home improvement and more like a personal vendetta. This guide walks through practical tips and tricks ...

Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

I’ve been helping my son finish the basement in his 3-year-old home. We can only work on Saturdays, some Fridays and any paid days off he can spare. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to help my kids ...

Installing drywall, by its nature, leaves seams at the joins between panels, as well as screw holes. These must be hidden before painting for an even appearance. To finish drywall, start by driving ...

Drywall installation is a building trade's subspecialty that takes practice to master. If you have experience hanging drywall and finishing it, you might want to start your own drywall-finishing ...

The hard work of hanging, taping and finishing drywall remains one of the more physically demanding tasks in building construction. While other trades in the industry have seen tools and equipment ...

Money is tight and I have to tackle a drywall project. I’ve never done it before, but from what I see on the cable home improvement shows it looks simple. I’ve also watched quite a few videos on ...