How to Fix Ugly Nail Pops in Your Walls
Photo: Vsevolodizotov (Shutterstock) Drywall is relatively durable and cheap, and looks quite nice if installed and maintained correctly. But it’s also easy to damage while you’re just living your life—and…
These Are the Easiest Fixes for the Worst Landlord Repairs
A “landlord special,” as it’s come to be known, is a repair done in the fastest and cheapest way possible in order to ready a unit for the next tenant.…
How to Safely Mount a TV Between Studs
Mounting a TV to the wall without damaging it can be tough if you don’t have a stud to hold the weight. If you hang it from the bare wall…
How to Tell If a Wall Is Drywall or Plaster
Photo: VanoVasaio (Shutterstock) Unless something goes wrong, or you’re in the middle of a renovation project, it’s pretty easy to ignore your walls. Sure, they’re integral to the structure and…
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 Remove Unwanted Texture From Your Walls
Photo: Piotr Wytrazek (Shutterstock) One of the basic tenets of interior design—if you ever plan to sell your home—is to avoid overly personal choices of the more permanent variety. Yet,…
The Difference Between Wood Putty and Wood Filler (and When to Use Them)
Photo: Virote Chuenwiset (Shutterstock) One of the benefits of using wood to build furniture, structures, and other objects is its ability to be fastened together using materials like screws, nails,…
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…
What ‘UL Listed’ Means on Electronics, and Why You Should Look for It
Photo: RYO Alexandre (Shutterstock) If you’ve paid close attention to labels on any electric products, devices, or appliances, you may have noticed a small mark with the initials “UL” on…
How to Spot Structural Damage in Your House
Photo: Radovan1 (Shutterstock) When something around your home looks or feels a little bit off, it could be nothing to worry about at all, and something simple like the house…