Q: We are putting up gypsum board for a ceiling in a storage shed that we are refurbishing. My husband uses his head along with his arms to hold up the board while he screws the sheet onto the ceiling ...

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 ...

If you’ve tried that trick, your best bet is to install a resilient channel (RC) along with a layer of 5/8-inch drywall on the ceiling downstairs. RC is a Z-shaped metal channel acoustically ...

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Hanging drywall is an arduous task. Attaching it to the ceiling is even tougher—almost impossible if you are doing the job yourself. Here's a great technique for hanging drywall on your ceiling when ...

This is drywall being finished in a new home. The sheets are heavy, and you need hand-eye coordination to finish it. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m building a new home. Because of the ...

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 ...

Drilling into the ceiling to install light fixtures or fans can be a messy ordeal. Drywall and ceiling debris can end up all over the ladder and floor which adds an extra step to clean up. This simple ...

Japan's Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, or AIST, has developed a humanoid robot that can carry out simple construction tasks, like installing drywall. You can watch in the video above how ...