In Episode 5 of our basement finishing series, we’re tackling drywall with tips that save time, reduce mess, and improve your final finish. From hanging sheets to mudding corners and dealing with low ...

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 ...

In a perfect world, all tapered seams on the long edges of the drywall will meet with no gaps. This is very important on ceilings. When you have flat seams that meet that aren’t tapered, you want ...

Q. I am converting my garage into a playroom. I watched videos on how to hang drywall, but I want to avoid mistakes. What common problems arise when hanging drywall for the first time?— Brad S. A.

One of the nicest things about finishing drywall is anybody can do it. With a little practice, and a little patience, even a drywall rookie can end up with seamlessly smooth walls that just beg for a ...

If you’ve ever watched a pro finish drywall, you probably thought to yourself, “I can do that.” And probably the first time you tried it — and the tape didn’t stick, and the joint compound had lumps ...

Q: Money is tight, and I have to tackle a drywall project. I’ve never done it before, but from what I have seen on home-improvement shows, it looks simple. Please share your magic tips, especially on ...

Patches made with traditional patching materials must be primed with a sealing-type primer before painting. Otherwise, the patched areas could show foggy spots throughout the finished paint job. But ...

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 ...