The Easiest Ways to Get Rid of Your Popcorn Ceiling
Photo: e.backlund (Shutterstock) Popcorn ceilings were popular for a good reason: the texture is easy to put on, and the ceilings last a long time. Of course, popcorn ceilings are…
How to Finally Get Rid of That Wood Paneling (or at Least Cover It Up)
Photo: Megan Frost Photography (Shutterstock) Every decade has a “look.” You can turn on any random film or TV show and instantly know what era the story takes place in…
How to Tell If That Crack in Your Wall is Really a Problem
Photo: zimmytws (Shutterstock) Cracks in your wall can inspire a sense of impending doom, especially if your home is relatively new. Is it just a cosmetic blemish that a little…
How to Hide Your Most Obvious DIY Renovation Mistakes
Photo: RealPeopleStudio (Shutterstock) Remodeling or renovating your house yourself can be an affordable and deeply satisfying journey. You’ll learn practical skills, beautify your living space for less, and feel a…
Why You Should Wet Sand Your Drywall
Photo: ungvar (Shutterstock) If you own a home of some sort, you are familiar with how expensive any sort of renovation or repair can be, so many homeowners try to…
How to Fill Holes Around the Pipes Under Your Kitchen Sink
Photo: Gorgev (Shutterstock) Home repair or improvement projects rarely involve tackling a single problem, and then being done. Instead, one often leads to another—either because in the process of fixing…
How to Fix Drywall Holes and Dents Yourself Without It Looking Like Shit
Photo: C Levers (Shutterstock) Drywall regularly sustains all kinds of damage, from holes made while hanging shelves and pictures to dings from protruding chair backs and door knobs, but luckily…
How to Fix a Hole in Drywall, Plasterboard, or Concrete
Photo: Brett Hondow (Shutterstock) Since different walls are comprised of different materials, the methods you use to repair a hole are often going to be specific and tailored to the…