Knowing how much energy a ceiling fan uses can help you make smarter decisions about when to turn it on and avoid common mistakes that can increase your energy bill. Keep in mind that the fan's ...

In this video, I’m showing you how to hang drywall on the ceiling by myself using the Ironton Drywall and Panel Hoist. Watch as I demonstrate this easy yet effective method for tackling one of ...

But with a drywall patch kit, a few common household items, a bit of know-how, they’re pretty easy to deal with. This article was edited by Harry Sawyers and Megan Beauchamp.

While there are several things you need to know to hang drywall like a pro, most are not difficult. For instance, a standard sheet of ½-inch, 8x4 drywall weighs around 50 pounds, which most people can ...

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Basic drywall installation ranges from $1-$2 per square foot. Adding soundproof drywall or accessories like Green Glue and resilient channels can increase the cost to $3-$5 per square foot.

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.

Hang the drywall so it’s 1/8-inch back from the outside corner. Do this with both pieces that form the outside corner. Doing this will make it very easy to install the corner bead.

Here are some items you should not hang using Command strips. Mirrors Small decorative mirrors can hang on 3- to 5-pound hooks, but anything heavier than that is destined to fall.

Q: I need to install shelves in various rooms. I was given a stud finder to help determine the best places to hang the shelves. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how to use it! Any advice ...