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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Natasha Brinsmead

Construction pros reveal the 6 mistakes to avoid when hanging drywall for perfect walls and ceilings

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Any homeowner hoping to save some money by carrying out as much work on their home upgrades on a DIY basis really needs to know how to hang drywall – this is a job that could shave a significant amount off the labor costs you face.

The good news is that this isn't a job that is too tricky to get to grips with, but construction pros told me there are six mistakes they see time and time again, and shared their tips for avoiding those including using the wrong tools, not leaving expansion gaps and failing to check measurements before beginning.

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