Q. We're buying a house that is probably close to 100 years old. It has been vacant for the past several years and needs a good amount of cleaning up and fixing up. One thing we're concerned about is ...

Installing it on the ceiling right over existing drywall adds a rustic and inviting touch to a home. “If you have any imperfections from normal wear and tear, either on your walls or ceiling, there is ...

Dear Ronald: Installing drywall over old paneling is one method to improve the appearance of a room. As you noted, it can be a difficult task to extend all the window and door trim to fit over the ...

Drywall (aka plasterboard, wallboard or Sheetrock) is a boon to the do-it-yourself weekend handyperson. This useful substance, composed of two heavy sheets of paper sandwiching a layer of gypsum ...

Stretch ceilings are becoming a modern alternative to traditional drywall ceilings in Canada. Discover why homeowners, designers, and businesses are adopting stretch ceiling systems for lighting, ...

Dear James: My house has old paneling with vertical grooves, and I want to cover it with drywall and paint it. I am not sure how to handle fitting the wood trim around the doors and windows. Do you ...