We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. 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, ...

Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s the smartest way to go. We ...

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 ...

Finishing a basement is an ideal way to expand your living space without expanding your house. Since your basement already has the basics of a room in place - walls, floor, ceiling - it doesn't take a ...

In planning a basement remodel, your goal is to carve out living space that feels comfortable and looks like a natural extension of your home. As you explore design ideas for your basement remodeling ...

Two men installing ceiling tiles on dropped ceiling - Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock Whether you're trying to make your unfinished basement more welcoming or are fully finishing your lower level, ...

Oftentimes, when building a house, it's cheaper to leave the basement unfinished. This allows more of the budget to go towards additional improvements to the main living areas. By today's standard, an ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. If you’re looking to finish your unfinished ...