Q. Tim, I need your advice. I’m pondering installing new drywall in a room addition while I’m on vacation. I’ve watched cable TV shows and numerous online videos, and I’ve read a few articles. It ...

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

Large sheets of drywall are very heavy. You can rent machines that hold the sheets up against the ceiling. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Tim, I need your ...

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 ...

Drywall (aka plasterboard, wallboard or Sheetrock) is a boon to the do-it-yourself weekend handyperson. This useful substance, composed of two heavy sheets of paper sandwiching a layer of gypsum ...

Trusscore panels are one of the many drywall alternatives; they’re made from durable PVC and are known for their strength and resistance to moisture. Drywall, while a common choice, comes with its own ...

Q. The insurance companies and the adhesive company have done a good job in keeping this problem quiet for obvious reasons. For a few years in the 60's and 70's two layers of drywall were used in the ...