Pro tip: Use 1-1/4 inch fasteners for 1/2-inch rock and 1-5/8 inch fasteners for 5/8-inch rock. Popped drywall screws are more likely to occur when using longer screws and nails.Use as few nails as ...

Whether you’re hanging a pull-up bar, a plant or another large item, these tips will help you make sure it stays put.

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.