Made by compressing gypsum plaster between layers of paper pulp, drywall sheets are often budget friendly. Since they're fire-resistant, meeting the building code is a breeze. Plus, you can DIY them ...

and lessen reliance on imported gypsum products, according to a statement from the company. The plant specializes in making plaster of Paris and plasterboards for the building and housing industries.

Gypsum, a natural mineral made largely of calcium sulfate dihydrate, has a variety of uses dating back centuries, from lining walls to serve as a fire retardant for Mesopotamians to a plaster ...