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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    How to Paint a Room

    Read on as we walk you through all the steps, from choosing the paint to cleaning up when you're done.


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    15 Stunning Accent Wall Ideas You Can Do

    Accent walls are back in a big way, and they are better than ever. By blending color, texture, and tone,...


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    6 Home Problems Inspectors Hate to See and How to Fix Them

    Reuben Saltzman, president of Structure Tech in Minnesota, identifies potential home problems and what to do about them.


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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...