Walls

Nothing makes the space you live in feel more like home than renovating walls. Here, you’ll find essential decor, design and painting to inspire all your wall projects.

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Taping Drywall Tips: How to Tape Drywall Joints

Taping drywall can be a daunting task if you don't know the correct techniques. Get the tape coat just right...


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We Tried Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year

Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Here's why we love it.


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How To Cut and Install Crown Molding

This three-piece crown molding technique simplifies installation and the results are spectacular.


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How to Choose and Use Primer

Solve common paint coverage problems with these expert tips for choosing and using primer


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How to Make Your Own Built In Shelves

Discover hidden storage space in your walls with these two built-in shelf projects.


How to Install a Load-Bearing Beam

Replace a load bearing wall with a microlam beam to create a bigger room.


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Foundation Cracks: What You Need to Know

A home's foundation will crack over time. Knowing the difference between which cracks are OK and which need to be...


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How to Build a Dynamic Accent Wall

Turn a blank wall into a showpiece that transforms the entire room!

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Foam Outlet Insulation Stops Cold Air Coming Through Electrical Outlets

Stop drafts cold at electrical boxes with these easy foam outlet insulation tips.


A Pro Carpenter’s Guide to Framing Basement Walls

A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to...


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How to Soundproof a Room

Cut down on the noise coming into or going out of your living area with these proven sound-dampening materials and...


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How to Install Baseboard Molding, Even on Crooked Walls

Wall molding: Install great-looking baseboards on any problem wall.


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6 Ways to Hang a Poster Without Damaging the Wall

Decorate your space while leaving hole-free walls.


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29 Painting Tool Hacks To Get Your Projects Rolling

Whether you’re changing the color of your walls, polishing jewelry or ripping a long board, these painting tool hacks will...


How to Use Paint Primer to Tackle the Toughest Problems

From stink and stains to less-than-perfect walls


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How to Build a Retaining Wall

Get strong, long-lasting retaining walls by learning how to properly build a wall.


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How to Remove Wallpaper

It's an ugly job. We can't make it pretty, but we can make it easier. Learn how to remove wallpaper

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How to Skim-Coat Walls

A new approach for smoothing rough walls that's easy to master


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What to Know About Smart Mirrors

Want your daily news briefing while you brush your teeth? Then a smart mirror is a must-have addition to your...


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What to Know About Wall Studs

Wall studs are vertical pieces of wood or metal that help form the framework of a stud wall. New to...


How to Fix a Seized Engine

Sitting idle can cause an engine to seize. Learn how to free it and get your vehicle running again.


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10 Ways to Insulate Your Home Without Opening Up Walls

Don't live in an under-insulted home just because you don't want to destroy your walls.


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How to Paint Wood Paneling

Yes, you can paint wood paneling. And, it can look terrific or it can look terrible. Use this step-by-step...

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How to Paint Walls: Prepare Interior Walls for Painting

Learn fixes for the 8 most common drywall flaws.


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5 Things to Consider Before Painting a Chalkboard Wall

Chalkboard paint (which is not the same as chalk paint) is fun, versatile and easy to use.


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10 Unique Ideas for Decorating Tall Walls

The 10-foot ceilings hooked you and you signed on the dotted line. But now what do you do with those...


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Brilliant Solutions for Repairing Ceilings

We know these products work—because we use them!


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20 Amazing Kitchen Backsplash Ideas

From intricate and eye-catching to simple and clean, a backsplash can help you express your style in the kitchen. Get...


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39 Home Repairs You Need to Make Before Someone Gets Hurt

How many of these home repairs have you put off to next week…and the next week…and the next week? Find...