Make a note of any unusual framing so you’ll know where to place screws after it’s covered with drywall. After the ceiling ...

If the framing is cold from lack of insulation while the covered drywall gets warmer, condensation will grow on colder spots ...

And if the staining on your walls or ceiling is inverted—with dark spots on either side of the framing, leaving “clean” lines—that is more likely to be mold. How to get rid of drywall ...

It is a safety hazard if your ceiling appears to be bulging, pieces of drywall are falling or you can hear the ceiling straining. In this case, it is likely best to clear the area and call out a ...

The long length of drywall, 8 or 12 feet, is placed perpendicular to the run of wall studs or ceiling joists. Ceilings are always hung first. They’re the hardest pieces to do. Enlist enough help ...