Dear Pat: I am planning to convert my garage into abedroom with drywall. I have read many books about how to hangdrywall. What are the most common mistakes with installing drywallin a room? —- Nan D.

A: Garages can be surprisingly vulnerable structures. The house gets all the attention, and the garage is where the builder cuts costs. Take fire-taping, for instance. This is the minimalist technique ...

Homeowners and fire department officials credit a fire door and drywall in helping to prevent a garage fire from spreading into an Arlington Heights single-family home early Friday. The drywall in the ...