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 ...

Installing drywall in a basement comes with its own set of challenges from moisture considerations to tight spaces and tricky ceilings. This guide shares the best tips, tools, and techniques to ...

Owning a home is pretty awesome. You’ve got your own space, no landlord breathing down your neck, and you can finally hang ...

The maximum spacing for fasteners on drywall used for the ceiling is 12 inches on centers. This means that a four-foot-wide panel should have at least five fasteners.

It can be scary to drill holes in the wall. For the first entry in our new D.I.Y. series, we’ll show you how to mount a television, or whatever you want.