It often involves demolition, carpentry, plaster and drywall work, electrical, plumbing, tile, concrete, and roofing. Before you begin a remodeling job, be sure you're stocked up on tools and ...

At the turn of the 20th century, plaster was the most popular interior wall covering in North America, and it remained so for the next several decades. But things have changed since then. Drywall ...

Tapepro Drywall Tool Company is part of the Australian ... provides contractors with greater durability and reliability. As the tools operate in the relatively harsh environment of plaster, they are ...

Drywall started to replace plaster in the post-WWII building boom. It wasn’t stronger, longer lasting, more soundproof or a better insulator. It was quicker — by a mile. But it needed ...

We've been told that the best solution is to replace the plaster with drywall, but we are put off by the cost and the huge mess we'll no doubt have. When we investigated less costly alternatives ...

Would this need to be removed to put new drywall up? K.M. Wyoming. A. In my opinion, gutting the house of its plaster would be a remote last choice for renewing the walls and ceilings. Down that ...

We are not on a tight budget, and we want everything done right. Should we use plaster walls or standard drywall walls? — Sheila T. Dear Sheila: Hmm — plaster?! Most people think that real ...