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A growing number of Americans are facing a calamity that comes, literally, from within the walls of their homes. It's estimated that as many as 60,000 houses nationwide, primarily in Southern states ...

If you're working on a home extension, garage conversion, or just remodeling a small basement, you will be using drywall. That's inevitably going to expose you to dust. It's not unusual to see people ...

Drywall is common and ubiquitous in commercial and residential buildings today. Many of us barely think about it until we have to repair a hole smashed in it. However, drywall has not been around ...

This is drywall being finished in a new home. The sheets are heavy, and you need hand-eye coordination to finish it. (Tim Carter) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: I’m building a new home. Because of the ...

Drywall cracks are pretty common, and while they don't look great, they are often nothing to worry about. Houses settle over time. As a result, hairline cracks appear. The majority of US houses and ...

When winter months hit hard, ice dams can be a big problem for homeowners. These thick layers of ice form along the edges of roofs and trap melting snow. The water can back up under shingles and find ...