To avoid damaging drywall or the objects you're trying to hang, invest in drywall anchors. Use expansion, hollow-wall, or toggle anchors by pre-drilling a hole, inserting the anchor, then securing ...

How to Hang a Heavy Mirror on Drywall If screwing into a stud, you'll only need a 1-1/4-inch screw or 1-5/8-inch screw for secure mounting through 1/2-inch drywall.

Proper preparation, including choosing the right hardware, is key to hanging a mirror, whether it's above a vanity, on a brick wall, or a heavy statement piece. Everything You Need to Know to ...

Photo 2: A lift makes wall work easier. Tip the sheet against the wall. Extend the support arms to suit 8 or 12-ft. sheets. A ...

Contractor Frank Di Leo schools us on the basics of how to hang drywall and saves us a bundle ($6,000-9,000) in the process! ... We reserve the right to close comments at any time.

Hang drywall so that the long edge is perpendicular to the run of the studs. In a room that has typical 8-foot ceilings, this means you will have a seam on the walls all around the room four feet ...

How to Hang Drywall. November 23, 2011. Contractor Frank Di Leo schools us on the basics of how to hang drywall and saves us a bundle ($6,000-9,000) in the process! Warning: For advanced DIYers only!

As you have found, anyone can nail drywall up to the studs, but it is a real art to finish it properly. The first step in finishing the drywall is the taping of the joints.

The do-it-yourself home improvement experts from the Home Depot demonstrate how to hang large artwork or photos in your home. Joe Autry and Scott Krueger explain how to properly measure and level ...