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I once saw union carpenters cutting perfect pieces of drywall with only a tape measure and a utility knife. How do I do that?—Jarett R., Oakland, California First thing you should do is watch the ...

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 ...

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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 for any reason you want to cut drywall that has already been installed—for a nailer (blocking), say, or recessed lighting—the name of the game is minimizing dust. The jab saw is often the tool 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 ...

Cutting drywall can be challenging, time-consuming, and messy. To make matters worse, selecting the right tool from the plethora of products on the market can seem like a daunting and overwhelming ...