Patent ID: 8800244

Claim:
A method of installing drywall comprising the steps of: providing and removably attaching a plurality of pivoting brackets to existing joists located at a horizontal ceiling surface within an existing structure, wherein said pivoting brackets enable a user to install an existing first drywall section at the horizontal ceiling surface, wherein each of said pivoting brackets has a single and unitary body, each comprising a retaining leg and a support leg integral therewith; providing and removably attaching a plurality of fixed brackets to existing joists located at a vertical wall surface within the existing structure, wherein said fixed brackets enable a user to install an existing second drywall section at the vertical wall surface, wherein each of said fixed brackets has a single and unitary body; providing and engaging the existing first drywall section with said pivoting brackets wherein said retaining leg is positioned at a first orientation capable of retaining an existing first drywall section in a stable position flush against the horizontal ceiling surface; providing and engaging an existing second drywall section with said fixed brackets; fastening the existing first drywall section to the existing joists located at the horizontal ceiling surface; rotating one of said pivoting brackets so that said retaining leg is positioned at a second orientation so that said support leg is located beneath the existing first drywall section in a flush manner; removing and fastening said pivoting brackets to existing joists located at another section of the horizontal ceiling surface; fastening the existing second drywall section to the existing joists located at the vertical wall surface; and, removing and fastening said fixed brackets to existing joists located at another section of the vertical wall surface.