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How to Fix Large Cracks in Drywall
Fixing cracks in drywall (even if the crack is big) is an inexpensive repair that can make a damaged wall look fresh and new again. Cracks in drywall (also called wallboard, gypsum board, and Sheetrock [more…]
How to Fix Small Drywall Cracks
Fixing cracks in drywall (also referred to as wallboard, gypsum board, or Sheetrock) is essential because drywall damages easily. Repairing small cracks in drywall is also easy. The best way to fix a small [more…]
How to Take Off Wallpaper from Drywall with a Wallpaper Steamer
Using a wallpaper steamer to take off wallpaper from drywall is very effective on stubborn paper. Use a wallpaper steamer on drywall if you have to take off wallpaper that has more than one layer or if [more…]
How to Take Off Wallpaper by Dry-Stripping
Dry-stripping wallpaper is the easiest method of taking off wallpaper — you essentially just peel it off. To dry-strip wallpaper successfully, the wall underneath would had to have been thoroughly sealed [more…]
How to Reattach Loose Wallpaper Seams and Edges
Reattaching loose wallpaper seams and edges can prevent further damage: torn wallpaper. To fix loose seams or curling edges on wallpaper, you'll need a knife or craft stick, a damp sponge, a tube of seam [more…]
Tools for Taking Off Wallpaper
The necessary tools for removing wallpaper will vary depending on the removal process you choose. You'll need only a few supplies and to remove wallpaper. [more…]
How to Get Wallpaper Ready for Painting
Painting over wallpaper can look sloppy and cheap if you don’t get the wallpaper ready for paint. You need to prepare the wallpaper before you roll on your finish coat [more…]
How to Patch Wallpaper
Knowing how to patch wallpaper can save the trouble and expense of completely redoing your room. Patch wallpaper if it has tears, bubbles, or loose seams and edges. You'll need leftover wallpaper, scissors [more…]
How to Fix Wallpaper Bubbles
Fixing wallpaper bubbles or bumps is a simple, five-minute process. Knowing how to fix wallpaper bubbles and bumps prevents further damage like tears or rips. Wallpaper bubbles occur when a weak bond between [more…]
How to Take Off Wallpaper from Plaster with a Wallpaper Steamer
Using a wallpaper steamer to remove wallpaper from plaster is a major project but very effective on stubborn paper. Use a wallpaper steamer on plaster walls if you have to remove more than one layer of [more…]
How to Fix Wallpaper Bubbles Caused by Excess Adhesive
Fixing wallpaper bubbles or bumps is a simple, five-minute process. Knowing how to fix wallpaper bubbles and bumps prevents further damage like tears or rips. Wallpaper bubbles occur when a glob of wallpaper [more…]
A Five-Step Plan for Taking Off Wallpaper
The thought of taking off wallpaper can be scary, but planning for wallpaper removal can ease anxiety. Having a good plan for taking off wallpaper will simplify the task and ensure great results. Wallpaper [more…]
Calculating How Much Wallpaper to Use
If you’ve decided on wallpaper for your home improvement project, you want to make sure to buy the right amount for your needs. These formulas help you determine how much wall paper to purchase: [more…]
DIY Wallpaper Calculator
When you’re doing some DIY wallpapering, determine how much wallpaper to purchase by calculating the area you plan to paper and dividing that number by the usable yield per roll of paper. [more…]
How to Paint Stripes on Walls
Painting stripes on walls can add interest to a space. If you know how to paint stripes on walls you can create the impression of randomness or order, depending on the patterns you choose. [more…]
How to Fix Nail Pops in Walls and Ceilings
Fixing nail pops is a common home repair. Nail pops are bumps or crescent-shaped cracks in walls and ceilings. Knowing how to fix nail pops properly helps keep new ones from forming in the same place. [more…]
How to Fix Small Cracks in Plaster
Repairing small cracks in plaster is easy compared to plastering a whole room. To repair small cracks in plaster, you’ll need patching compound, medium- and fine-grit sandpaper, a sanding block, a putty [more…]
How to Fix Large Holes in Drywall with a Patch
The challenge of fixing holes in drywall is in covering the gap. To fix a large hole in drywall, make a clean cutout around the hole and insert a replacement piece of wallboard into the hole. [more…]
How to Repair Sagging Plaster on Walls and Ceilings
If you live in an older home with sagging plaster on your walls and ceilings, you can fix it. Many older houses have plaster walls and ceilings with wood lath for a base. The wood lath was installed with [more…]
How to Build a Simple Wall Shelf
You don't need to be a handyman to build a simple wall shelf. Building a shelf to add form and function to a room is a novice do-it-your-selfer's dream project. You can use your shelf to display a treasured [more…]
How to Install a Shelving System
If you need more storage space or just want to display artwork or a collection of clocks on your wall, you can build shelves. A shelving system is made up of three basic components: shelves, standards [more…]
Making Minor Drywall Repairs before Painting
Before you start painting an interior, check the walls carefully. You probably have a few minor dings or nail holes to repair. Buy a small container of spackling compound and apply it with a putty knife [more…]
How to Cut Beadboard Wainscoting to Fit around a Window
Beadboard is sold in 4-foot-wide panels that come in an 8-foot length to cover walls and ceilings and also as 32-inch-high precut panels specifically for use as wainscoting. It comes in unfinished pine [more…]
How to Hang a Laminated Plank Ceiling
To create a classic country or cottage look in your home, consider adding a laminated plank ceiling that's designed for a do-it-yourselfer to install. On any ceiling, planks are a definite attention getter [more…]
Tips for Choosing Wallpaper
Yes, the choice of wallpapers can be daunting, but allow yourself time to peruse as many wallpaper books as you can find. Many types of wallcoverings are available. Each requires slightly different preparation [more…]
