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,…
How to Make a Textured Accent Wall With Limewash
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock) A limewash treatment can help you achieve an aged, textured look on a variety of surfaces—in particular, it can be a great way to accent one wall…
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…
How to Fix Cracks in Your Driveway Without Paying a Professional
Photo: Chris Dotson (Shutterstock) After the winter months of rain, snow, ice, and frost, your driveway might not be looking its best—especially now that spring has sprung, and the weeds…
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 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…