Myron R. Ferguson

Fine Homebuilding is built around tradesmen who are passionate about their work, but Myron R. Ferguson is in a category all his own. You could search for a lifetime and never find another contractor who loves drywall as much as Myron. When he's not heaving 'rock and slinging mud, he enjoys running in road races and spending time with his wife, Linda, and their two kids in Galway, N.Y.

Features by this author:
Q & A: Let inside drywall corners moveOnline Membership Required
Taping and Mudding Inside Corners

For drywall novices, there's nothing more challenging—or messy—than finishing inside corners

Video: Taping Drywall Seams

For perfect results, use the right amount of compound and embed the tape using firm, even pressure

Elegant Wainscot From Drywall ScrapsOnline Membership Required

Use strips of drywall to create custom paneling that will add detail and charm to most any room

Video: Hanging Drywall

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

Hanging drywall on basic walls

A good finished look starts with properly hung panels, which reduces the work of taping, mudding, and sanding

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

Type X and type C drywall are designed specifically to be used in fire-rated assemblies

New antimold drywall, same green colorOnline Membership Required

Sheetrock Mold Tough

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 bucket

Do-it-all trowelOnline Membership Required

Magic trowel

Q & A: Drywall cracks above a doorOnline Membership Required
Magic Trowel Drywall Trowel Review
Q & A: Drying a soggy ceilingOnline Membership Required
The Quest for a Quiet RoomOnline Membership Required

Successful sound control requires a basic understanding of acoustics, the right materials, and attention to detail

Q & A: Drywall without baseboardOnline Membership Required
Radius 360 Pole Sander Review
Editors PickHanging Drywall Overhead

Thoughtful layout and the right tools help to bring this task within reach

Video: Invisible Drywall SeamsOnline Membership Required

Create perfect walls with minimal mess, effort, and frustration

Editors PickInvisible Drywall Seams

Create perfect walls with minimal mess, effort, and frustration

Q & A: Preparing to paint after wallpaper
Decorating With DrywallOnline Membership Required

Drywall panels and innovative corner beads turn a former living room into a formal dining room

Building Drywall ArchwaysOnline Membership Required

With flexible 1/4-in. drywall and a variety of bendable corner beads to choose from, creating the perfect curve is easier than ever

Q & A: Repairing textured drywallOnline Membership Required
Editors PickRepairing Drywall

Techniques for fixing everything from popped screws to big holes

Q & A: All that glitters ...Online Membership Required
Editors PickHandling Big Sheets of DrywallOnline Membership Required

Longer sheets mean fewer seams and simpler taping and finishing

Editors PickDrywall: Finishing an inside corner

For a professional finish, you have to tape, then wait.

Video: Embedding Drywall Corners

To get inside corners right, the tape must be tight

Video: Finishing Drywall Seams

For a perfect finish, don't overdo this last step

Video: Hanging and Taping Drywall

Techniques for smooth walls and ceilings

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