Cutting drywall can be challenging, time-consuming, and messy. To make matters worse, selecting the right tool from the plethora of products on the market can seem like a daunting and overwhelming ...

This photo series shows the basics of drywall cutting and the tools you'll need for fast, accurate cuts. It concentrates on ...

Standard drywall is one-half-inch thick. You can use this method to cut off pieces as narrow as 1½ inches wide. If you need to cut narrower pieces from a sheet of drywall, it requires you to make ...

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If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...

Q: I’m going to do some drywall work soon. I’ve never worked with the material and have no idea how to cut it. What tools and techniques do you suggest? A: My first advice is this: Don’t use ...

The first time I encountered drywall in an installation setting, I had no idea how to cut it cleanly, let alone precisely. I was handed a utility knife and a straight edge — “just score the ...

Drywall comes in different levels of thickness, generally 3/8, 1/2 or 5/8-inch. Cut out a healthy piece of drywall from the damaged spot to assess what size drywall you will need to purchase for ...

One of its slightly overlooked power tools, the drywall cut-out tool, is getting a ton of love lately—it’s currently 40% off on Amazon, and some are now wondering how they got by without it.

Question: I’m a remodeling novice, and I’ll be doing some drywall work soon. I’ve never worked with the material and have no idea how to cut it. Not only do I have to cut new sheets to size ...