

How to Repair Mortar Joints
Restore crumbling mortar joints with a chisel, a grinder and a lot of patience

Trendy Paint Patterns to Spice Up Walls
If you're looking for a less permanent pattern than wallpaper, look no further than these trendy patterns for wall paint...

Ideas for the Kitchen: Washable Wallpaper Backsplash
Installing a tough vinyl wall covering is easier than paper

How To Hang Wallpaper
One common challenge in wallpaper installation is making it look seamless. We'll show you how it's done.


10 Tips to Improve Wall Insulation
Get the most energy efficiency from your insulation by filling all gaps, avoiding compression, sealing holes in framing and other...

What to Know About Paintable Wallpaper
Looking to make a splashy upgrade to a room in your house? Then you might want to consider paintable wallpaper.

5 Things You Need to Know About Vermiculite
If your home was built before 1990, you might have vermiculite insulation in your walls or attic.

Removing Mold From Walls
The best solution is to find the cause.


Pavilion Shed Plans
The perfect blend of entertaining space and storage shed.


How to Apply Knock Down Texture
Wall texture works for ceilings, too. Knock down texture is a fast fix for problem ceilings


Drywall Finishing Tips From the Pros
We'll walk you through professional advice for drywall finishing to achieve smoother walls and less wasted time.


14 Showstopping Tile Backsplash Ideas To Suit Any Style
No matter what your style, taste or budget, you'll be sure to find something you like among these 14 beautiful...

9 Ways To Transform Your Old Wall-Mounted Phone Jack
Cover up old wall-mounted phone jack with one of these creative and practical ideas.


How to Build a Stone Path and Steps
Modular blocks let you build like a master mason—even on slopes

What You Need to Know About Peel-and-Stick Tiles
Installing tile can be intimidating for any DIYer regardless of skill or experience. It takes time, money, tools and patience...


What to Know About Sliding Shed Doors
Walls are easy. It's the openings that are hard to figure out.


How to Build a Wainscoted Wall
Add elegance to your favorite room with easy-to-build wood panels

A Drier Basement with Drylock Extreme
As a contractor, finished basements always make me a little nervous, and I usually won’t take on a basement job...


DIY Guide to Adding Outlets & Conduits To Your Garage
Upgrade your garage wiring the correct and easy way. We'll show you how to add outlets to a garage without...


Drywall Repair: How to Fix and Patch Drywall
It's easier than you might think to do your own drywall repair. We'll show you how to fix drywall and...

Build a Faux Stone Interior Accent Wall
Create a gorgeous stone veneer interior accent wall. We'll show you how, step by step.

Pro Tips for Planning Your Dream Garage
For most of us, a garage is a lot more than a place to park. We use it to build...

How to Build a Backyard Oasis
A shaded retreat that's surprisingly easy to build. Place it next to your deck or anywhere in your yard.

Glitter Paint for Walls: Would You Go There?
If you are this sparkle lover or if you live with one, then maybe it's time to take that affection...


The 14 Best Fixes For Annoying Sights in Your Home
After you've walked past those annoying sights in your home often enough, they become your new "normal." But you can...


How to Prep Walls for Painting
Fix any wall before you paint to get a super-smooth finish. We'll walk you through how to prep walls for...


Five Reasons To Apply a Skim Coat
Skim coating rejuvenates old walls, making them look new again.

How To Remove a Hollow Wall Anchor in 2 Minutes Or Less
How to get anchors out once they're in.

Radon Gas Remediation: The Best Radon Mitigation Systems
Radon gas moves from the soil into a home directly through pores in concrete and gaps in walls and floors....