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Myron Ferguson

Myron Ferguson is a drywall contractor and construction trainer. He contributes content to Professional Remodeler's sister site ProTradeCraft.com and has a blog at ThisIsDrywall.com.

Jobsite Know-How

Routing Box Cutouts In-Place

Using a drywall router is a lot like routing wood or laminate with a guide bit. The drywall-cutting bit we use for electrical boxes has a “guide point”—a ring around the tip that...
May 29, 2019
Jobsite Know-How

How to Cut Holes in Drywall

Not many remodelers enjoy hanging drywall as much as I do, but they have to do it anyway from time to time. Full sheets are not so bad, but electrical box cutouts for lights, ...
May 22, 2019
Workers install drywall in ceiling
News

One Good Worker

Most people I know joke about road construction crews, particularly when the crew’s working on a city street. Usually there are four or five people standing around watching one...
May 18, 2016
Airtight drywall, electrical box detail
Construction Practices

How to Make Drywall Airtight

An air barrier stops air from leaking into exterior walls. That not only keeps heat from escaping, but it also prevents moisture from entering into stud, joist, and rafter bays...
May 16, 2016