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Why Pay More for Paint?

Because the binders, pigments, and additives that make long-lasting, durable finishes don’t come cheap by Scott Gibson

Taping and Mudding Inside Corners

For drywall novices, there's nothing more challenging—or messy—than finishing inside cornersby Myron R. Ferguson

Elegant Wainscot From Drywall ScrapsOnline Membership Required

Use strips of drywall to create custom paneling that will add detail and charm to most any roomby Myron R. Ferguson

Video: Hanging Drywall

Watch Myron R. Ferguson demonstrate his techniques for smooth, mess-free drywall hangingby Myron R. Ferguson

Hanging drywall on basic walls

A good finished look starts with properly hung panels, which reduces the work of taping, mudding, and sandingby Myron R. Ferguson

What's the Difference: Fire-resistant drywallOnline Membership Required

Type X and type C drywall are designed specifically to be used in fire-rated assembliesby Myron R. Ferguson

Video: Lime Plaster

Lime-based plaster creates a durable wall finish that's a breath of fresh air by Chris Ermides

Montpelier's Walls Take Shape

A look at the lath walls and ceilings that make up James Madison's homeby Scott McBride

New antimold drywall, same green colorOnline Membership Required

Sheetrock Mold Toughby Myron R. Ferguson

Tip: Acute-corner drywall bullnoseOnline Membership Required

by Paul McGee

Sheetrock & Shellac: Remodeling errors and triumphs

Justin Fink reviews David Owen's latest bookby Justin Fink

What's the Difference: Premixed all-purpose joint compoundOnline Membership Required

Heavyweight, lightweight, and midweight types are readily available and can be used straight from the bucketby Myron R. Ferguson

Where Do You Want the Blocking?Online Membership Required

Five tradesmen weigh in on where to put solid blocking for stair skirts, grab-bar anchors, and everything else the code leaves outby Justin Fink

Do-it-all trowelOnline Membership Required

Magic trowelby Myron R. Ferguson

Q & A: Drywall cracks above a doorOnline Membership Required

by Myron R. Ferguson

Removing Interior Wall Finishes

An excerpt from the book Unbuilding by Bob Falk and Brad Guyby Bob Falk, Brad Guy

Q & A: Drying a soggy ceilingOnline Membership Required

by Joseph Lstiburek, Myron R. Ferguson

Q & A: Plaster patchingOnline Membership Required

by Daniel S. Morrison

Q & A: Drywall without baseboardOnline Membership Required

by Myron R. Ferguson

Painting Walls with GlazesOnline Membership Required

Add a little texture and a lot of character to your walls with a decorative painter's formula for glazingby Patricia McTague Pontolilo

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