Walls

Build, repair and decorate all the walls in your home with these projects, tips and ideas.

Create a Faux Stone Accent Wall

Cover a wall with stone veneer and transform a room!

Spackling, Joint Compound, Epoxy: Which is the Best for Filling Holes?

Spackling, Joint Compound, Epoxy—Which is the Best Hole Filler?

How to Remove Wallpaper

It's an ugly job. We can't make it pretty, but we can make it easier....

How to Soundproof a Room

Add insulation, acoustical caulk and an extra layer of drywall for soundproofing walls.

Fantastic Framing Tips the Pros Use

Here are some great framing tips that will help you build your walls straight, strong...

The Pros and Cons of Shiplap

Pros and Cons of Shiplap

Why Old Homes Have Thin Wall Molding Installed a Foot From the Ceiling

If you live in an old home, especially one built prior to World War II,...

Simple Hack to Locate Studs in Plaster Walls

Finding a stud behind plaster and lath is hit-or-miss with a typical stud finder. Here's...

Small Gaps in Drywall are Actually No Big Deal

When you’re working in a smaller area like a closet and have to cut a...

Picture-Perfect Position for Hanging Stuff on the Wall

If you have to hang large pictures or mirrors, slip a straw over the end...

The Difference Between Open-Cell and Closed-Cell Spray Foam

Not sure which spray foam is the right fit? This should help!

How to Wall Mount a TV

Choose the right mount, install it yourself, and save $200

10 Tips for Patching Drywall

Before you paint a wall you have to prepare the surface, which inevitably involves patching....

How to Install Fiber Cement Siding

How to cut, nail and install durable fiber siding, plus caulking and painting tips.

How to Frame a Window, Build Window Headers and Door Headers

These wooden “bridges” let you create lots of big openings without weakening the walls.

How to Hang Prepasted Wallpaper

Don't be stymied by tough-to-match patterns, slippery seams and out-of-plumb corners. We'll show you how...

How to Find Studs

Find the studs in your walls without an electronic stud finder

How to Repair Plaster

Quick fixes for cracked plaster

Reader Project: DIY Pine Accent Wall

This was a fun project where I could involve my wife in some DIY remodeling....

Reader Project: Wall Teardown Reveals Hidden Fireplace

When Gary Grant tore out the cracked plaster walls in his old house, he discovered a fireplace, bricked up...

Reader Project: Showcase Wall

Check out reader Mike Farron’s rendition of The Family Handyman’s Showcase Wall, originally published in...

Home Trend: White Marble

White marble isn’t reserved for countertops and showers anymore. We’re seeing it everywhere—even on walls!

Energy Conservation: Know the R-Value of Insulation

Want to save money, energy and feel warmer this winter? Insulate your house the right...

Foundation Insulation Panels

Two easy ways to dress up and insulate exposed foundation walls

How to Fix Loose Stair Handrails

Try this simple way to install a strong handrail

Home Theater Setup

Create a first-class home theater setup by converting a room and wiring with high quality...

Drilling Holes: Notching and Boring Holes in Wood Studs

How much wood are you allowed to cut out of a stud?

Wood Foundation Basics and Techniques

If you engineer and assemble wood foundations properly, they're extremely durable

Close Gaps Around Electrical Outlets and Switches

Small air leaks can add up to huge energy losses

How to Repair Damaged Wallpaper

How to make an invisible wallpaper patch

How to Fix a Cracked Basement Wall

A long, horizontal crack in a basement block wall may indicate a dangerously weakened wall.

How to Install Fiberglass Batt Insulation

You've only got one chance to do it right! Here's how

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