Drywall was designed as an alternative to traditional plastering methods involving mortar mixes. It is fixed to walls and ceilings where it results in a smooth finish ready for a ...

A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, that would ban sales of toxic Chinese drywall passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week and now goes to the Senate. The ...

The House Sunday afternoon debated a bill designed to prod China to take action to mitigate problems with drywall manufactured at Chinese facilities that contaminated homes in Louisiana and other ...

The first piece of federal legislation related to defective Chinese drywall has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The provision authored by Rep. Robert Wexler, D-Boca Raton, and Mario ...

(ANGIE'S LIST) - Many home improvement projects lend themselves to doing it yourself. Drywall isn't necessarily one of those. It is messy, has more steps and takes more time than most homeowners ...

A: Garages can be surprisingly vulnerable structures. The house gets all the attention, and the garage is where the builder cuts costs. Take fire-taping, for instance. This is the minimalist technique ...

Repairing holes in drywall can be one of the most dreaded home projects out there — especially if it’s a large hole. But it’s a DIY project that’s probably easier than you think. Whether it’s a small ...

ANGIE'S LIST -- Drywall is messier, has more steps and takes more time than most homeowners realize. Angie's List Hiring tips: •Get at least three bids: As with any project, it's wise to get multiple ...