Q. I'm a remodeling novice, and I'm going to be doing some drywall work soon. I've never worked with the material and have no idea how to cut it. Not only do I have to cut new sheets to size, but I ...

Q: I’m going to do some drywall work soon. I’ve never worked with the material and have no idea how to cut it. What tools and techniques do you suggest? A: My first advice is this: Don’t use a ...

If for any reason you want to cut drywall that has already been installed—for a nailer (blocking), say, or recessed lighting—the name of the game is minimizing dust. The jab saw is often the tool I ...