The sagged ceiling described here is one specific situation. A sagging ceiling could also be a sign of major structural ...

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Locate joists with an electronic stud finder, or just probe for joists by driving a nail through the drywall. All the joists ...

CHESAPEAKE -- Some local homeowners say they've won a victory in the effort to get rid of drywall in their homes which could potentially have made them sick. One local developer, Dragas Company, ...

Luckily, fixing drywall doesn’t always require professional expertise—just the right tools and some patience. It's easier than you'd think to learn how to repair drywall, do a patch job on holes of ...

What is a drop ceiling? Are there options for replacing one? Drop ceilings consist of a metal grid that hangs from the ceiling joists and holds panels of various shapes, sizes and materials. They’re ...

Q: My son’s air conditioner had a leak of condensate fluid that got some of his carpeting and drywall wet. The leak was very small, and he cleaned it up quickly, but now he’s worried that he needs to ...

Q. I was removing an ugly ceramic tile backsplash in my kitchen. Some of the drywall paper came off with the old glue. It looks horrible. A home center employee told me I have to put in new drywall.