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 ...

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 ...

Q. I plan to install new drywall in my house and will tape and spackle the joints in the usual way. How can I keep the dust down? A. A good strategy is to smooth the joints with a damp sponge before ...

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 ...