Category: How To’s

Drywall Basics Gypsum Association We spend a lot of time talking about the craft, technique, and business of drywall. We love looking at new tools and interesting gear, too. But when was the last time you thought about the drywallRead More

How to Patch Holes in Drywall Drywall is a popular construction material because it is inexpensive, easy to work with, and naturally fire-resistant. However, impacts can cause unsightly damage and even the settling of the house or building over timeRead More

There’s More Than One Way to Do Drywall When it comes to drywall, every craftsperson has an opinion about the “right way” to do it. The reality, though, is that there are lots of different approaches and all of themRead More

HVAC Basics HVAC systems are integrated solutions for heating, cooling, and purifying the air in a building. The acronym indicates their function: heating, ventilation and air conditioning. These systems can range from small installations suitable for single-family residential use allRead More

How to Apply Drywall Texture to Walls and Ceilings Once you’ve hung your sheetrock, taped and mudded the joints, and sanded the mud smooth, there’s still an important finishing step before your drywall project is complete. You’ll need to decideRead More

Drywall 101: How to Finish Seams and Joints with Drywall Tape If you’re working on a home renovation project, odds are you’re going to be installing drywall. The first part, hanging the drywall, is fairly easy, straight forward, and just requiresRead More

What Type of Drywall to Use in a Basement So you’ve decided to finish your basement and you want to do it right but you’re unsure of the best approach. Drywall is, of course, an almost universally popular construction materialRead More

If you’re building out or remodeling a bath or shower enclosure, you’re probably wondering how to finish the inevitable gap between the sheet-rock and the shower or bath surround. There are three primary methods that you can use: filling theRead More