Drywall Expansion Beads

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…

Working With Setting Compounds

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…

Company Reputation

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…

Always Plan Ahead

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

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…

Drywall Work is Real Important

How important is drywall work? By Myron Ferguson I read about , talk about, study, post on Instagram, 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…

POWER SANDING DRYWALL

POWER SANDING DRYWALL By Myron Ferguson One of the best ways to increase profitability is production based:tools, materials, and processes in the field. I didn’t always use a power sander and I don’t always get one out on a smaller job but I couldn’t work without one on larger job. I wish I knew the percentage of…