Drywalling

Break out your dust masks and get ready to find spackle everywhere. It’s drywalling time.

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5 Types of Drywall and When to Use Them

Drywall, aka plasterboard, wallboard, gypsumboard or Sheetrock (a brand name), is actually a lot more interesting than you might think. Although pros use many different types of drywall in both commercial and residential projects, there are five that are useful for DIYers tackling a variety of home improvement projects. Here's what you need to know about these different types of drywall and what to use them for in your home.

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How to Sand Drywall With Minimal Dust

Techniques and tools for sanding drywall like a pro so it's perfectly smooth, plus tips for dust control.


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How to Tape Drywall

A color-coded guide to putting up flat, smooth, perfect walls.


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Drywall Butt Joints Made Easy

Techniques to avoid having to feather out butt joints.


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20 Marking Hacks Every DIYer Should Know

See 20 astounding hacks that'll help make your marking more accurate and your days more productive.

How To Apply Texture to Ceilings and Walls

Spray ceiling texture to add visual interest and hide imperfections. Keep reading to learn how to texture a ceiling and...


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Wet Sanding Drywall

Choose drywall and try wet sanding to reduce the dust


Patching Drywall: 10 Tips & Techniques

Before you paint a wall you have to prepare the surface, which inevitably involves patching. It's one of the most...


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12 Easy Things Everyone Should Know How to Fix

Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you...


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20 Tips & Tricks for Making Drywall Work Easier

We've hung and patched and primed and finished our fair share of drywall. Check out this compilation of tips for...


Ceiling Repair: Fix a Sagging Ceiling

Two solutions for a sagging ceiling