Q. I'm a remodeling novice, and I'm going to be doing some drywall work soon. I've never worked with the material and have no idea how to cut it. Not only do I have to cut new sheets to size, but I ...

Question: I’m a remodeling novice, and I’ll be doing some drywall work soon. I’ve never worked with the material and have no idea how to cut it. Not only do I have to cut new sheets to size, but I ...

Q: I’m going to do some drywall work soon. I’ve never worked with the material and have no idea how to cut it. What tools and techniques do you suggest? A: My first advice is this: Don’t use a ...

Using the best utility knife (also known as a box cutter) is crucial, as they’re one of the most useful and versatile tools you can have around the house. Their short, extremely sharp blades and ...

Q. I’m embarrassed about this question, Tim. What’s really the best way to cut drywall? It would seem to me that a power circular saw would create a wonderful straight line. How do you cut straight ...

If you use a utility knife only to cut drywall, then you're getting your money's worth out of the tool. The knife's blade, which is super-sharp and very rigid, is perfectly engineered for slicing ...