Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Get ideas to create the canvas for your home with tips for remodeling or repairing walls & ceilings, plus solutions to make nail pops and cracks disappear
Reclaimed wood paneling is a great way to give any room in your house a rustic look and feel. It’s also an excellent way to re‑use material that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Before starting this project, we recommend painting the wall or walls you’ll be paneling a dark color to blend in with the paneling.
An old drop ceiling can make your home look drab and outdated. Believe it or not, updating a drop ceiling is a quick, easy job that requires no special skills or tools.
What is the best way to go about smoothing a painted popcorn ceiling? Scraping it is much too hard, so I guess a skim coat is the way to go, but what is the best material to use for the skim coat?
If you’re tired of flakes falling on your face, food, and clothes, or just grossed out by the dust and dirt it collects, it’s probably time to get rid of your home’s popcorn ceilings. The bad news is that you’re a bit behind the times, since the popcorn ceiling craze ended a couple decades ago. …
Most homeowners at some point or another will find themselves needing or wanting to get rid of an old or undesired wall treatment. Some materials can be removed with care, time, patience and the right techniques, but others will have to be left in place. However, there are many ways to make ugly wallcoverings less of an eyesore.
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If you’re interested in learning how to frame, this simple partition wall is a great place to start. Consisting of a single top plate, a bottom plate, and full-length studs, it stops mid-room, meeting an existing finished ceiling and one existing finished wall. Here’s what you’ll need for this project, which you’ll be able to …
Reclaimed wood paneling is a great way to give any room in your house a rustic look and feel. It’s also an excellent way to re‑use material that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Before starting this project, we recommend painting the wall or walls you’ll be paneling a dark color to blend in …
Gone are the days when grout was merely a functional item used to keep tiles in place. Today’s grout has evolved to become a fashion statement that encourages self-expression within the home. While white, gray and beige have been the traditional go-to colors for grout, colored grout is gaining in popularity. Available in in a …
If you’re among the many homeowners in the US who have begun converting your basement to a living space (or are considering it), you’re in good company. In fact, basement conversions to living space deliver one of the best returns on investment for remodeling costs. Even if you’re not doing it for the sake of …
Learn five easy ways for installing trim and molding in a room, including crown molding, decorative molding and chair rail molding. Plus learn about new foam moldings that look identical wood molding but feature pre-cut corners and can be held in place with just caulk.
Repairing large holes in your drywall may seem like an intimidating task, but with some basic tools and materials, you can fix them yourself in just three easy steps. Here’s what you’ll need to make your repair. TOOLS Framing Square Drywall Jab Saw Utility Knife Drill Quick Square Drywall Joint Knife Sanding Block Paint Brush …
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If you’ve ever moved into a new home or apartment, you know that one of the quickest ways to make that new space feel like home is to add a few framed pictures, wall hangings , shelves or art to the blank canvas of walls that surround you. But for the millions of people who …
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Nothing breathes new life into your bathroom like freshly tiled shower walls. If you’re thinking about retiling or tiling a shower for the first time, you can do it on your own. All you need is a weekend and a little elbow grease. Here’s what you’ll need to take on this project: TOOLS & MATERIALS …
A few weeks ago I had a leak in my roof which I had repaired. The problem started before the roof was fixed and I had water damage in the ceiling of one of the bedrooms. Well, I used my Ryobi recip saw today to cut out the water damaged drywall (5ft x 4 …
Crown molding adds an elegant finish to any room. If you like crown molding in your home, you don’t need to hire a pro to do it. With the right preparation and some attention to detail, experienced DIYers can install crown molding on their own in a single weekend. Here’s what you’ll need for this …
Whether you’re renovating your home or building a new one, hanging your own drywall can save you money and give you the satisfaction of completing a major DIY task on your own. All you need are the right tools, supplies, and a helping hand. Drywall comes in a number of different thicknesses. Be sure to …
Inside corner cracks in your drywall are surprisingly easy to fix. All you need are some basic supplies and a little patience. Here’s what you’ll need to make your repair: TOOLS & MATERIALS Utility Knife Mud Pan Drywall Joint Knife Drywall Compound Drywall Paper Tape Sanding Block Paint Paint Brush or Roller When taking on …
Small holes in your drywall can be an eyesore. Fixing them is easier than you think. You can do it yourself in just three easy steps. Here’s what you’ll need to make your repair: TOOLS & MATERIALS Utility Knife Putty or Joint Knife Repair Patch Drywall Compound Sanding Block Paint Paint Brush or Roller …
How to Repair Drywall Dings and Dents Dings or dents in your drywall? You don’t need to live with them, and you don’t need to be a pro to fix them. With a few basic tools and supplies, you can fix drywall dings and dents on your own. Here’s what you’ll need to make your …
Medium-sized hole in your drywall? Don’t panic. With the right tools, supplies, and a little time, you can fix them on your own. Here’s what you’ll need to make your repair: TOOLS & MATERIALS Drywall Joint Knife Utility Knife Quick Square Pencil Drywall Compound Drywall Jab Saw Scrap Drywall Sanding Block Paint Paint Brush or …
The outside corners of your drywall can take a beating. If yours need to be repaired, you can easily fix them on your own. All you need are some basic supplies and a little time. Here’s what you’ll need to make your repair: TOOLS Hacksaw Drill Drywall Joint Knife Drywall Taping Knife Sanding Block Paint …
https://www.moneypit.com/wp-content/uploads/diyz-videos/InApp_HowToRepairCrackedPlaster_FINAL_2.mp4 Many older homes have plaster walls. As time goes by, you may see cracks forming in them, especially around doors and windows. Fixing cracked plaster is a simple, inexpensive project you can do on your own in just two to three hours over a span of three days. Here’s what you’ll need to take …
Over time, and for a variety of reasons, your home’s plaster walls and ceilings may begin to sag. Fixing loose plaster is surprisingly simple and inexpensive. All you need is one to two hours over the course of three days and some basic supplies. Here’s what you’ll need for this project: TOOLS & MATERIALS Utility …
If you need to hang something in your home. It’s always best to drill into wood studs. However, if a wood stud is not available, you can drill directly into your drywall. Drywall provides a solid versatile surface for you to drive a screw. With help from the right drywall anchors, it can hold a …
