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Are you building a house or making some renovations to a current home? If so, you’ll probably need to stock up on some drywall. There …

If you’re hanging small framed photographs on your walls, it’s fine to use whatever screws or nails are handy. But for heavier items, like shelving, …

When finishing a room or repairing a wall, you may be wondering about using sheetrock vs drywall. This is a common question for beginner DIYers …

If you’re contemplating the construction of a new home or a renovation or addition to your existing one, one of the issues you may face is where to use cement board vs drywall in your project. Read on for guidance as to when and where you should consider using each as part of a home construction or improvement project.

Many DIY enthusiasts may not know that drywall comes in various thicknesses, each suited for specific purposes as a wall or ceiling surface. Read on to learn more about ½ vs ⅝ drywall so you’ll know which thickness will be best suited to your next DIY drywall installation project.

If you’ve recently moved into a home with a bad drywall job that has been painted, or your handy friend or contractor installed sloppy drywall …

Like it or not, drywall repair is an integral part of painting. You need to make sure that the walls are in great shape before …

Learning how to cut drywall is one of the first steps you need to know to hang drywall by yourself.  Luckily, it’s incredibly easy and …

The average cost to install drywall is one of the first things to consider before starting a drywall project.  Whether you’re repairing a single panel, …

Drywalling does require some specialized tools (as well as some common household tools). Luckily though, picking up all of these tools is reasonably affordable. You …

Drywall screws are the go-to fastener for hanging drywall, beating out drywall nails in almost every scenario.  But what type of drywall screws are right …

Need to hang drywall yourself? One question you undoubtedly have is which is better – drywall nails or drywall screws? I’ll cut right to the …

Planning to hang your own drywall? Before selecting your preferred drywall thickness and drywall size, you must pick the right type of drywall for the …

Diving into your first DIY drywall project?  Then step number one is selecting the right size drywall. Although drywall length and width are also important, …

Standardized drywall sizing makes DIY drywall projects so much easier.  Knowing, right down to the millimeter, the exact length, width, and thickness of your drywall …

Learning how to hang drywall will save you money on your next home remodel. Although it’s certainly not rocket science, the right tools/materials and a …

Want to know how to remove drywall – without creating a mess?  Then ditch the sledgehammer and grab the right drywall tools, prepare the room …

Painting over new or repaired drywall is not the same as repainting existing walls. While not complicated, painting new drywall does require extra steps to …

To achieve a professional-looking paint job, it’s essential to prepare your walls properly. Proper preparation minimizes imperfections and helps your paint job last longer, so …

Remodeling your entire kitchen can get very costly very quickly! Simply painting your kitchen cabinets is a more cost-effective way to update your space. Painting …