@Blueberrybook, drywall isn't so easy and doing a ceiling is really difficult, especially alone.

I doubt the vacuum is broken - it's probably just clogged from the insulation.

You guys have been through a lot this week so it's understandable that you're on edge. I can relate to you being anxious because things aren't going well for your H - it's the cost of empathy.

If your H can get a helper, it'll make the job a lot easier. I'm not saying you can't help your H with the job, but if he can get someone that's handy that'll help.