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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 he does. Myron wrote his first drywall article for Fine Homebuilding in 1997. Since then, Myron—aka That Drywall Guy—has been our go-to guy on the subject. He is also certified as a home-performance specialist with the Building Performance Institute. When he’s not heaving ‘rock and slinging mud, Mtron enjoys running in road races and spending time with his family in Galway, N.Y.

Repairing Water Damage

If your walls or ceilings get wet because of leaky plumbing or a damaged roof, first fix the leak, and then seal stains and patch drywall as necessary.
Repairing Stress Cracks

Fix cracks along seams or on the face of drywall by cutting a V-groove and taping over them—but be sure the building has stopped moving first.
Common Remodeling Drywall Repairs

Whether you're eliminating an electrical box, a door, or a window, you'll have some drywall patching to do.
Repairing Holes in Drywall

Here's how to fix everything from a ding from a doorknob to a much larger patch job.
Repairing Popped Drywall Fasteners

Secure nail pops and similar problems with additional screws before fixing the visible damage.
Decorative Plaster Finishes

Applied by trowel, clay plaster and Venetian plaster are popular alternatives to smooth or textured drywall finishes.
Layering Drywall

Try these decorating effects when you want to go beyond plain, flat drywall.
Drywall Control Joints

Expansion joints help to control ridging between panels that cross structural joints.
Installing Drywall in Damp Areas

Follow these guidelines when drywalling in bathrooms and other potentially damp (but not wet) areas.
Multilayer Drywall Applications

Use adhesive to secure the face layer of drywall when installing multiple layers.