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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.

Crisp Corners for Drywall

Learn how to install metal, vinyl, and paper-faced corner beads so that wall edges are straight, corners are tight, and bubbles are nonexistent.
Pre-Drywall Inspections Prevent Hiccups

Ask questions and double-check materials to identify issues before they become problems.
Secrets to Smoother Drywall

Dead-flat walls aren’t just about taping; they start with careful planning, smart staging, and solid installation strategies.
Proper Drywall Prep

Never clean dust off drywall before priming.
Horizontal vs. Vertical Drywall

Hanging drywall horizontally does place seams at a more convenient height for finishing, resulting in better work, but that’s only part of the story.
Yellowed Drywall

Q: My garage has drywall on the ceiling and walls that has been taped but never painted or apparently even primed. The house is 10 years old, and the garage…
Taping and Finishing Drywall Corners

Inside corners seem to be the places in a drywall job where people encounter the most difficulty. In this issue's "Building Skills," drywall specialist and frequent FHB contributor Myron R.…
Cutting Drywall

The right techniques make for speedy, accurate cuts.
Install and Finish Drywall Series: 6 Steps to a Level-5 Finish

High-gloss paint and harsh lighting will showing every imperfection in your walls unless you do this top-notch surface prep
Install and Finish Drywall Series: 7 Tips for the Best Basic Finish

Stick to these rules for smoother seams with almost no sanding