While there is no such thing as a perfect building material, drywall comes pretty close. For one thing, it's dirt cheap, costing about $7 for a 1/2-in.-thick 4 x 8 panel. It's also DIY friendly--about ...

The hard work of hanging, taping and finishing drywall remains one of the more physically demanding tasks in building construction. While other trades in the industry have seen tools and equipment ...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "As a drywall finisher, I thought there could be a better workstation for storing and accessing tools and supplies," said an inventor, from Weare, N.H., "so I ...