Walls & Ceilings
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Understanding Plaster
Whether you’re remodeling a kitchen or simply hanging a mirror, an understanding of wall coverings is essential. The two most…
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Insulating a Crawl Space
Q: I just purchased an older home with a couple of separate crawlspaces and would like to know the best…
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Install Ceiling Fan
One of the most sensible solutions to home comfort, the ceiling fan has been helping to heat and cool residences…
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Tip: Prepping Before Wallpapering
Nothing fills a professional paper hanger’s heart with more dread than hearing a potential client say, “My walls are already…
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Paint a Popcorn Ceiling
Texture-sprayed ceilings with the appearance of “popcorn” or “cottage cheese” are very difficult to keep clean; cobwebs and dust around…
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Removing Wallpaper
Q: We bought a house three weeks ago and we would like to repaint all the walls. The problem is…
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Types of Wall Coverings
Wallpaper: Wallpaper, with its variety of patterns, colors and finishes, is a popular alternative to painting a room. There are…
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Wainscoting
Q: I am interested in finding out how I can do a cottage looking wainscoting in a small bedroom (12…
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Install Wall Coverings
Take a look at those stark white walls in your home—what a wonderful opportunity for expressing your personal style and…
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Drywall Installation Techniques
Drywall panels cover most walls and ceilings built over the last 40 years. Drywall can also be called sheetrock, wallboard…
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