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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 Repair Nail Pops

Nail pops are exposed screws or nails in your drywall. Walls and ceilings can reveal nail pops, even after painting. Drywall work and house settling create nail pops that this video shows how to fix. [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 Hang Things on Hollow Walls

This video shows how to hang pictures and other items without nailing or drilling into pipes and electrical wiring. Find out how to choose hanger hardware for light- and medium-weight objects, and to use [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

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…]