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  Author: Sarah Clews Senior Product Marketing Manager, Trusscore Superior Drywall Alternatives for Your Garage Walls, Drywall is by far the most common garage wall and ceiling building material used today, but there are many alternatives that deliver better performance and unique styling. We run down some of the available options and detail their strengths and weaknesses. Your garage deserves better Drywall has some advantages as a garage wall and ceiling product, including its fire performance and convenient availability; but that’s not the whole story  There are a host of alternative materials that, depending on the use case, offer a range of interior finishes and, in some cases, far greater performance Some of the alternatives include wood, metal, cement, and PVC-based products like those from Trusscore Drywall has long been the default building product for garage walls and ceilings. But is it the best product? Garages today are required to perform multiple role...

  Whether you’re finally finishing your basement (hello, media room!), building an addition, or redoing an older home, you might be getting acquainted with our old friend, drywall. While some homeowners prefer to hire out any drywall work, many people enjoy doing it themselves to save money. So here’s a TIMBER MART primer to mudding and taping drywall – it’s easier than you think. Ready, set, go: Check with your municipality before mudding to see if your drywall will require an inspection, because there’s nothing worse than tearing apart good work for the sake of red tape. Once the inspection is behind you (or not required at all), assemble your supplies. You’ll need premixed mud or dry mix (which you combine with water), a couple of trowels of different sizes, and drywall tape. Get muddy: Mix up your mud so it’s free of any air bubbles or clumps, and remember that your first coat should be a little watery. Smooth the mud into the seams between your drywall boards – b...

  Author: Sarah Clews (Senior Product Marketing Manager, Trusscore) Are you dreaming of the day your garage stops being a cluttered and uninspired area of your home where storage bins, seasonal décor, and power tools sit and collect dust? Using these 7 Garage Organization Ideas & Storage Tips to Transform Your Space.  Re-organizing your garage is easier than you think  First, you need to gather some supplies, clean your garage, and get rid of any items you no longer need  When it’s time to organize, split products into their own specific zones to make similar products easier to find  Consider using on-the-wall and on-the-ceiling organization systems in addition to shelves and cabinets to keep your floor free of clutter  Before you get started, make sure you have these items on hand to help make the process safer and smoother:  Work gloves, and rubber gloves if you’ll be handling toxic materials.  A good-quality push broom A small step la...