Dear James: We are planning a substantial room addition to our dream home. We are not on a tight budget, and we want everything done right. Should we use plaster walls or standard drywall walls? — ...

Do you remember the house you grew up in or the college dorm room you stayed in? There is a good possibility the walls and ceilings were made of plaster. The surface was durable and resistant to dings ...

Installing drywall, by its nature, leaves seams at the joins between panels, as well as screw holes. These must be hidden before painting for an even appearance. To finish drywall, start by driving ...

Are certain drywall materials used for specific applications? There are many home improvement projects which require the installation of drywall to cover the studs ...

Drywall is common and ubiquitous in commercial and residential buildings today. Many of us barely think about it until we have to repair a hole smashed in it. However, drywall has not been around ...