Q: It's time to hang and finish some drywall in a small room. This room has a pipe chase in it, which means I have to finish an outside corner. I know how to do inside corners with tape, but every ...

Once all the trim is removed, you will be ready to install the drywall. Unless there are some space constraints, use drywall that is 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch thick.

Photo 2: A lift makes wall work easier. Tip the sheet against the wall. Extend the support arms to suit 8 or 12-ft. sheets. A lift works on upper wall sheets just as well as it does on ceilings.

Plan to install your drywall vertically. Horizontal placement can reduce the necessary taping by 25 percent, especially if 12-foot sheets are used instead of the standard 8-foot length.

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Plan to install your drywall vertically. Horizontal placement can reduce the necessary taping by 25 percent, especially if 12-foot sheets are used instead of the standard 8-foot length.

Plan to install your drywall vertically. Horizontal placement can reduce the necessary taping by 25 percent, especially if 12-foot sheets are used instead of the standard 8-foot length.

Learn more about the cost of drywall installation, including the price by square foot and by type, in this comprehensive drywall installation cost guide.

Plan to install your drywall vertically. Horizontal placement can reduce the necessary taping by 25 percent, especially if 12-foot sheets are used instead of the standard 8-foot length.

Plan to install your drywall vertically. Horizontal placement can reduce the necessary taping by 25 percent, especially if 12-foot sheets are used instead of the standard 8-foot length.