Whether you're repairing a wall with water damage, covering up an outdated popcorn ceiling, or completing countless other home improvement projects, it may be necessary to install drywall. Even though ...

Dear Ronald: Installing drywall over old paneling is one method to improve the appearance of a room. As you noted, it can be a difficult task to extend all the window and door trim to fit over the ...

Fasten wood backing wherever drywall ends have no support within four inches. Note: Make sure to check corners and ceiling/wall joints. Measure from the end of the ceiling to the middle of a joist and ...

Q. Tim, I need your advice. I’m pondering installing new drywall in a room addition while I’m on vacation. I’ve watched cable TV shows and numerous online videos, and I’ve read a few articles. It ...

There are lots of home improvements that are perfect for doing yourself. Installing drywall isn't one of them. Even small drywall repair jobs can get messy and complicated, but finishing a basement or ...

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 ...

Dear James: My house has old paneling with vertical grooves, and I want to cover it with drywall and paint it. I am not sure how to handle fitting the wood trim around the doors and windows. Do you ...