Drywalling Tip 4 - Get a Jab Saw

Probably the worst part of drywalling is getting the holes right for fixtures sockets and switches. For all of these use a jab saw. I would tack the piece with a few screws to keep it from going anywhere and poke a small hole from measurements that should get me in the right area for the switch. (MAKE SURE THE POWER IS OFF - Don't use a jab saw around hot wires and before you turn the power on make sure the wires aren't damaged). Then after the piece is tacked up you can use the hole you poked to make a larger hole. Then make sure you are in the switchbox by putting your finger in the hole and feeling for the box edges. Then when you are sure they are there you can cut out to the edges when you reach the edges you can cut a bevel so the sheet can fit snuggly around the box and it gives you a great gapless edge around the box.