Start by measuring the front and back and left and right sides ... keeping the screws well away from electrical boxes. Then, gently push the drywall into place around each box.

NOTE: Removal of electrical cable ... insulation and stuff it into contractor trash bags. Remove drywall screws by backing them out or snapping them off. Same goes for drywall nails.

Press the drywall against the electrical box and transfer the lipstick to the back of the sheet. Use an inexpensive drywall punch saw to cut out the rectangle or circle. You’ll get very good at ...

For holes smaller than 3 inches, you can typically use spackling paste or joint compound with a backing patch to fix the area without cutting out and replacing drywall. For larger holes ...

Move the furniture back into place ... you will be covering the wall with drywall, you can cut away a section of the paneling to gain greater access to the electrical boxes.

WASHINGTON — The federal government is recommending that homeowners with corroded Chinese drywall remove all the material from their homes, along with electrical components, sprinklers and gas ...

After years of use they were bound to come loose. The solution is to provide a solid backing for the screws. Cut a 6-inch-square piece of drywall from the damaged part of the wall. Make sure the ...