Wall How To & DIY

Learn how to choose and use the right tools and techniques for painting quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality.

3 easy steps and neat trick to safely make tidy cuts in fiberglass insulation batts.

Have a crack in your wall that you want gone? Luckily, fixing most household cracks is a straightfoward and simple process.

Coax your baseboards outside corners back into place with this simple trick.

Learn to safely remove trim without damage. Our guide covers tools and tips to preserve molding for reuse or prepare for new installations.

Learn how to contain the toxic goo of a paint-stripping job using a putty knife and an old coffee can with a lid.

This step-by-step guide shows you how to use tape, drywall compound, and various techniques to finish your new wall with ease.

You can have perfectly hidden paneling seams in your home by following these tips and tricks. Find out more here.

This Old House contractor Tom Silva shows us how to install beadboard wainscoting step by step in this guide.

Mirrors aren't just for the bath. Here's what you need to know to put them to use.

To get the quality paint job you're paying for, vet your painter and make sure your contract is comprehensive.

Wallpaper damage? We'll teach you how to repair the three most common wall-paper issues: loose seams, punctures, and trapped air bubbles.

Modern tools and techniques help take all the misery and mess out of removing and replacing damaged or outdated wallpaper.

In this guide, we walk you through all of the steps needed to build a partition wall, including the tools needed for the job.

Contractor Paul Landry provides step-by-step instructions plus expert tips for how to hang drywall like a pro.

Learn step-by-step how to install baseboards in your home like a pro, with tips from This Old House's Tom Silva.

A simple, permanent repair for a leaking crack in a basement wall.

Are you interested in reducing sound pollution in your home? Here are a few ways you can do so in your living space.

Create a snug fit where paneling abuts stone walls or other irregular surfaces

How to keep the blade straight when cutting plywood paneling

With the right fastener, you can hang anything on your walls. Find out the best fasteners to use for different walls and projects.

Landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to build a wall that will stand up to almost anything thrown at it.

A DIY temporary wall is the perfect way to create an instant extra bedroom. Follow along with this step-by-step guide.