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In today’s episode of The Build Show, Lydia breaks down one of the most common jobsite misconceptions: drywall board waste. At first glance, it may look like hangers are tossing perfectly good sheets, but Lydia explains why using full boards whenever possible is key to achieving stronger, cleaner finishes. She highlights how minimizing joints leads to less taping and floating, better aesthetics, and a higher-quality end product. Plus, she shares tips on planning board placement, reducing unnecessary seams, and even how to recycle or repurpose scrap gypsum. By the end, you’ll see that what looks like waste is actually part of doing the job right. Follow Lydia on Instagram.
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