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Myron R. Ferguson

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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, Myron enjoys running in road races and spending time with his family in Galway, N.Y.

  • Myron stands inside a new construction

    Drywall Spanning a Band Joist

    Avoid cracking and hard-to-hide seams with smart panel placement and by using drywall adhesive instead of screws at the band joist.

  • Myron stands in a room under construction with text on screen saying Drywall Hanging the Ceiling Recap

    Hang Drywall on the Ceiling the Right Way

    Follow along as Myron explains how to make straight seams and accurate holes for electrical boxes when hanging ceilings.

  • Myron puts a screw into drywall

    Why You Should Use Screws Instead of Nails for Drywall

    Screws are superior and faster, especially when using a collated screw gun.

  • Myron stands with tools in a room

    Plan Ahead: Accessing a Drywall Job Site

    Evaluating your job-site access before drywall delivery will save you time and labor.

  • Myron lifts up drywall on a lift

    How to Hang Drywall Solo

    Using a “wall lift” can save time and energy all while getting a perfect fit.

  • tape seams drywall ceiling

    How Do I Get a Straight Drywall Joint?

    Myron Ferguson shares tips for preparing framing and for detailing inside corners to avoid inconsistencies in tough areas.

  • 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.

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