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Drywall Tips and Tricks
32 illustrated time-saving techniques for hanging, finishing, and repairing gypsum wallboard.
Installing Reglet Trim
This unique way to finish window and door openings without wood trim is a modern upgrade to a basic flush drywall return.
Big Drywall, Small Lifts
These simple site-built jigs make hanging 12-foot-long sheets of wallboard easy, even when working alone.
How to Patch a Large Hole in Drywall
Repairing damaged wallboard is easy to do with these basic tools and materials.
How to Use a Drywall Router
Making cutouts for electrical boxes is quick and easy with this compact power tool.
No-Fall Drywall
Making a wiggly line with your router is the key to keeping a piece of drywall from slipping before it's fully cut.
Crisp Corners for Drywall
Learn how to install metal, vinyl, and paper-faced corner beads so that wall edges are straight, corners are tight, and bubbles are nonexistent.
Is the Paper on Drywall Different by Region?
A homeowner wonders why local contractors say he needs to skim coat the entire wall, instead of just taping and sanding the joints, to get his wall smooth.
Use Glue to Fasten Blocking For a Drywall Patch
When there are hidden pipes or wires you need to avoid hitting, this tip is a simple way to install backing without using screws.
How to Install Paper-Faced Metal Corner Bead
Install corner bead with the same tools and materials used to tape drywall.

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