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Walls & Ceilings
August 21, 2012 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Metal Studs
If your next home renovation requires framing new walls, think twice before you reach for those ubiquitous two-by-fou...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Walls & Ceilings
June 22, 2012 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Drywall Types
Everybody calls it sheetrock, but the generic name is drywall and it comes in various thicknesses and sizes. LISTENLi...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Walls & Ceilings
June 19, 2012 | Tuesday
Skim Coat Plastering
Learn everything you need to know about skim-coating a plaster wall.
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Walls & Ceilings
May 15, 2012 | Tuesday
How To: Rebuild a Wall with Three-Coat Plaster
A true plaster job is the best way to complete a wall in a period home.
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Walls & Ceilings
May 15, 2012 | Tuesday
Quick Tip: Installing Drywall
Follow these steps and install drywall like a pro.
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Walls & Ceilings
March 26, 2012 | Monday
Blueboard and Veneer Plaster Offer Old-Style Look
Alternative Products to Drywall
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Walls & Ceilings
February 13, 2012 | Monday
Character Building: A Case for Moldings
I live in an old house that was virtually stripped of its moldings in the 1970s. It was an act of modernization, ever...
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GALE STEVES
Walls & Ceilings
February 06, 2012 | Monday
Quick Tip: Installing Crown Molding
This tricky but satisfying DIY project can add old-world style and polish to your home.
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BOB VILA
Walls & Ceilings
February 02, 2012 | Thursday
What Do You Say to a Naked Ceiling? Remodel.
It started with a casual stare. Then I gave my kitchen ceiling a withering glance and declared it dreadful! The kitch...
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GALE STEVES
Walls & Ceilings
January 16, 2012 | Monday
Wood Paneling: Before and After
Here's a before-and-after worth noting. The wood wall paneling inside an 1890s NYC brownstone was severely damaged ne...
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BOB VILA
Walls & Ceilings
December 13, 2011 | Tuesday
The Walls and Ceilings
Advice and information on types of walls and ceilings and how to implement construction of them.
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Walls & Ceilings
November 30, 2011 | Wednesday
Moldings 101
Rich in history, decorative wall moldings remain in common use today.
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BOB VILA
Walls & Ceilings
November 30, 2011 | Wednesday
Adding Custom Moldings
Adding custom moldings? You can match existing woodwork in your home or create your own entirely new designs.
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Walls & Ceilings
October 17, 2011 | Monday
How To: Patch Plaster Walls
Repair holes in plaster surfaces using these steps.
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BOB VILA
Walls & Ceilings
October 17, 2011 | Monday
How To: Finish Seamless Drywall
Learn the tips to help keep your walls smooth and seamless.
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BOB VILA
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