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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A man installing drywall - Georgepeters/Getty Images Whether you're repairing a wall with water damage, covering up an outdated ...

Sheetrock typically costs between $12 and $20 per panel, and the national average is $15 per panel. The exact cost of sheetrock depends on factors such as home size, panel size, panel thickness, ...

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 ...

Dear Ronald: Installing drywall over old paneling is one method to improve the appearance of a room. As you noted, it can be a difficult task to extend all the window and door trim to fit over the ...

Q. Tim, I need your advice. I’m pondering installing new drywall in a room addition while I’m on vacation. I’ve watched cable TV shows and numerous online videos, and I’ve read a few articles. It ...

If you’re finishing a basement, drywall is one of the biggest steps. In this video, I share my tips and tricks for hanging and finishing drywall based on firsthand experience from my own basement ...

Q: I’m thinking of finishing my basement. What do I need to know? A: In terms of remodeling or finishing, basements have a lot going for them. The space is already built out structurally, and there is ...