Here's a great technique for hanging drywall on your ceiling when you don't have a helping hand. Attach a 6-8' piece of 2x4 across the top stud and leave about 3/4" space from the rafters.

Rent a Drywall Lift for Ceiling Work If you have to drywall a ceiling, don’t hesitate to rent a lift. It’s well worth the ...

Hanging the drywall is a very important aspect of the job. ... This is important on ceilings. When you have flat seams that meet but aren’t tapered, you want those tight, ...

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 ...

Hanging Drywall From the Top Down. Hang drywall on the ceiling first, then the walls. Check the ceiling for bowed joists using a 4-ft. level. Irregularities less than 1/8 in. are of no concern ...

Hanging drywall can be a difficult task to achieve alone, especially for first-time DIYers. The hardest part is getting it attached to the ceiling without a helping hand. There are a few tools to help ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. TO DO THE JOB Material • Hammer, screwdriver, anchors, stud finder, small drill bit Time • Depending upon what is being ...

I need to learn how to drywall in a hurry. A good friend needs me to show her how to hang and finish drywall. The trouble is, I have just seen it done on some home-improvement TV shows. Is it reall… ...

Contractor Frank Di Leo schools us on the basics of how to hang drywall and saves us a bundle ($6,000-9,000) in the process! Warning: For advanced DIYers only! If you haven't done this type of ...

Over at The Atlantic, Haniya Rae writes An exciting history of drywall, questioning the ubiquitous wall material’s environmental cost. As an architect, I have never liked the stuff; it ...