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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...