Wall Tools & Materials
Discover a guide to the tools & materials involved with your wall.
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How To Roll-Paint a Wall Like a Pro
Learn the secrets to a smooth, professional paint job with our comprehensive guide to rolling paint onto walls.
Pro Paint Tips: Get the Most Out of Rolling
Three paint roller tips from Mauro Henrique
How to Create Simulated Panels with Molding
Want the illusion of wainscoting without the cost and labor? Find out how you can use simulated panels to achieve the same look.
How To Remove Wallpaper Easily
Painter Jim Clark shares the best way to remove wallpaper and scrub off any glue residue without damaging your walls.
Reciprocating Saw 101: How to Use the Shoe
The shoe on a reciprocating saw can give you stability, improve safety, and extend the life of your blade. Here's what you need to know.
Quick, Cheap, and Effective Plaster Repair
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a great product for plaster repair
How To Strip Painted Wallpaper
In this how-to video and guide, This Old House painting contractor Jim Clark shows an effective way to remove old, painted wallpaper.
Secrets of Smooth Brushwork
The unforgiving art of painting woodwork
Joy of Vintage Tile
Ornate or plain, matte-glazed or glossy, vintage American tiles can bring a colorful new dimension to your walls
How To Paint Quickly and Efficiently
Learn how to choose and use the right tools and techniques for painting quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality.
Perfect-Cut Paneling
How to keep the blade straight when cutting plywood paneling