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Myron R. Ferguson

Fine Homebuilding is built around tradesmen who are passionate about their work, but Myron R. Ferguson is in a category all his own. You could search for a lifetime and never find another contractor who loves drywall as much as Myron. Recently, he completed a Building Performance Institute certification and is now a building-envelope analyst. When he's not heaving 'rock and slinging mud, he enjoys running in road races and spending time with his wife, Linda, their two kids, and his chocolate Lab, Dakota in Galway, N.Y.

Features by this author:
Fight Mold With Paperless DrywallOnline Membership Required

Switching to fiberglass-faced drywall makes kitchens, baths, and basements more mold resistant, but it also means adopting some new work habits.

How to Hang Drywall on a Gable EndOnline Membership Required

This gypsum job is tougher than most, and not just because of the high ceiling

Q & A: Let inside drywall corners move
Video: Build Like a Pro: Taping Drywall SeamsOnline Membership Required

For perfect results, use the right amount of compound and embed the tape using firm, even pressure

Taping and Mudding Inside Corners

For drywall novices, there's nothing more challenging—or messy—than finishing inside corners

Elegant Wainscot From Drywall ScrapsOnline Membership Required

Use strips of drywall to create custom paneling that will add detail and charm to most any room

Video: Hanging Drywall

Watch Myron R. Ferguson demonstrate his techniques for smooth, hassle-free drywall hanging.

Hanging drywall on basic walls

A good finished look starts with properly hung panels, which reduces the work of taping, mudding, and sanding

What's the Difference: Fire-resistant drywallOnline Membership Required

Type X and type C drywall are designed specifically to be used in fire-rated assemblies

New antimold drywall, same green colorOnline Membership Required

Sheetrock Mold Tough

What's the Difference: Premixed all-purpose joint compoundOnline Membership Required

Heavyweight, lightweight, and midweight types are readily available and can be used straight from the bucket

Do-it-all trowelOnline Membership Required

Magic trowel

Q & A: Drywall cracks above a door
Q & A: Drying a soggy ceiling
The Quest for a Quiet RoomOnline Membership Required

Successful sound control requires a basic understanding of acoustics, the right materials, and attention to detail

Q & A: Drywall without baseboard
Hanging Drywall Overhead

Thoughtful layout and the right tools help to bring this task within reach

Video: Invisible Drywall SeamsOnline Membership Required

Create perfect walls with minimal mess, effort, and frustration

Invisible Drywall Seams

Create perfect walls with minimal mess, effort, and frustration

Q & A: Preparing to paint after wallpaper
Decorating With DrywallOnline Membership Required

Drywall panels and innovative corner beads turn a former living room into a formal dining room

Building Drywall ArchwaysOnline Membership Required

With flexible 1/4-in. drywall and a variety of bendable corner beads to choose from, creating the perfect curve is easier than ever

Q & A: Repairing textured drywall
Repairing Drywall

Techniques for fixing everything from popped screws to big holes

Q & A: All that glitters ...
Handling Big Sheets of DrywallOnline Membership Required

Longer sheets mean fewer seams and simpler taping and finishing

A Little Wiggle Room

Great moments in building history: Drywall work saves lives

Drywall: Finishing an inside corner

For a professional finish, you have to tape, then wait.

Video: Embedding Drywall CornersOnline Membership Required

To get inside corners right, the tape must be tight

Video: Finishing Drywall SeamsOnline Membership Required

For a perfect finish, don't overdo this last step

Video: Hanging and Taping DrywallOnline Membership Required

Techniques for smooth walls and ceilings

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