By Myron Ferguson I read about, talk about, study, post on Instagram and You Tube, give clinics, post on this blog and make my living with drywall. My book is a best seller at Taunton Press and My clinics at trade shows are very well attended. Most of the time I really enjoy what I…
Drywall Adhesive? By Myron Ferguson I have no idea how many contractors are using drywall adhesive. I see the adhesive sold everywhere and I see some real benefits, so I think quite a few. Typically one large tube of adhesive will adhere about 500 sq ft of drywall so the cost for most homes is…
I have been in the drywall for a long time now and I know early on I heard little to no talk about the level of finishing let alone a Level 5 Finish but as I started to do more and more larger homes with big open ceilings and big open walls I realized that…
HANGING DRYWALL ON WALLS HangPro Drywall Lift TM By Myron Ferguson (I just realized that I wrote this post a few years ago and never posted it. I decided not to do an editing. But I am putting an additional paragraph at the end to update the status of the lift.) Today there are many…
Expansion Beads in Residential Construction By Myron Ferguson This has happened to me many times over the years. I will be in someone’s house either visiting or there to give an estimate for some work. I will notice a bump in a larger ceiling or on the walls going up to the second story. The…
by Myron Ferguson These versatile joint compounds are ideal for small jobs, quick repairs, and tough field conditions Most of the time, I use ready-mix joint compounds to tape and finish the drywall I hang. But occasionally I find myself working in less-than ideal drying conditions, or on small jobs that need to be finished…
What is Your Companies Reputation? By Myron Ferguson Sometimes I just can’t figure out how certain companies can stay in business. Some companies are so slow and meticulous, and courteous that they make me nervous. Some customers love these guys. And then there is the opposite type. These guys comes in and just blow through…
Plan for Access Well in Advance By Myron Ferguson Poor planning no matter what you do for a living is important. Time lost is money lost. I know it is hard to plan everything perfectly especially when you are not in complete control. Being self-employed means I think about work too much and sometimes it…
Environmental Control By Myron R. Ferguson It was late October in Upstate New York, which is close to my cutoff date for working without heat. It is tough enough trying to do drywall work in the summer months but with colder weather we all really need to be more vigilant with controlling the environment on…
HANGING DRYWALL ON WALLS HangPro Drywall Lift TM By Myron Ferguson Today there are many new innovative products that come into the market. We often take a quick look and pass it by thinking, I really do not need that since I have been doing the task with no problems for years. Thinking of changing…