Nick is a writer with nearly a decade of experience in the home improvement industry. Now one of Forbes Home’s in-house writers, he previously wrote for Forbes Home as a freelance writer. He has ...

While there is no such thing as a perfect building material, drywall comes pretty close. For one thing, it's dirt cheap, costing about $7 for a 1/2-in.-thick 4 x 8 panel. It's also DIY friendly--about ...

If your latest renovation project includes a new ceiling, don't panic at the thought of overhead drywall work. In the right situation, a suspended ceiling offers some real advantages over the ...

Plasterboarding is a popular choice for walls and ceilings. It can be fixed directly to bare walls and wood frames with little preparation. It's easy to work with, easy to get hold of and relatively ...

In Part 3 of *My Fixer Upper House*, watch as I tackle the challenge of hanging drywall on the ceiling by myself using the Ironton Drywall and Panel Hoist! Follow along as I demonstrate the steps, ...

Drywall (aka plasterboard, wallboard or Sheetrock) is a boon to the do-it-yourself weekend handyperson. This useful substance, composed of two heavy sheets of paper sandwiching a layer of gypsum ...