On 2/11/2016 10:21 AM, Oren wrote:
On Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:01:47 GMT, (Scott Lurndal)
wrote:

How does the strategy change when it comes to tackling the ceilings?

Rent one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/PORTER-CABLE-7.../dp/B00002267Z

....and one of these

http://www.amazon.com/Level-5-Automatic-Drywall-Taper/dp/B00VIGZ9X8/ref=sr_1_8?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1455211113&sr=1-8&keywords=drywall+banjo+taper

I'm not sure that gives much bang for the buck -- for a DIY job.
I.e., taping is relatively easy and relatively small part of the
job. By contrast, cutting, hanging and sanding (esp end joints)
are where I've seen the biggest time sink.