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Basketball debris shield
How do you cut holes in a ceiling without getting drywall debris all over the workspace? Use one-half of a basketball. I came up with this idea while doing the…
The No-Tape Drywall Patch
When working for a commercial/industrial builder and remodeler many years ago, I learned a simple method for patching drywall. It works on walls of any thickness and requires only whatever…
How to Finish Drywall and Not Make a Total Mess
One person spreads compound and the other smooths it out with a MagicTrowel to leave an even skim-coated surface.
Cutting Drywall
The right techniques make for speedy, accurate cuts.
Series Introduction: Install and Finish Drywall
In this video series, a drywall expert shares his no-nonsense tips for making the job go smoother, and for getting a perfect finish every time.
Install and Finish Drywall Series: 6 Steps to a Level-5 Finish
High-gloss paint and harsh lighting will show every imperfection in your walls unless you take this additional step to eliminate surface differences.
Install and Finish Drywall Series: 7 Tips for the Best Basic Finish
Pro drywall installer Myron Ferguson shares techniques that will help you get smoother seams with almost no sanding.
Install and Finish Drywall: 9 Rules for Hanging a Vaulted Ceiling
Cover cathedral ceilings faster and easier by following a few basic rules.
Install and Finish Drywall: 7 Fixes Before Delivery
Prep your framing so that drywall sits flat and is easy to fasten securely.
Install and Finish Drywall: 7 Tips for an Accurate Takeoff
Ordering the proper materials is really important because your main goal is to reduce the lineal footage of seams that you're going to have to tape later.

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