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Using a broom to dust a popcorn ceiling.

How to Clean a Popcorn Ceiling How to Clean a Popcorn Ceiling

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Woman uses mesh drywall tape to cover a hole in drywall.

How to Patch Drywall How to Patch Drywall

A crack running through a white interior wall.

When Should You Worry About Cracks in Your Walls? When Should You Worry About Cracks in Your Walls?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A mother and son scraping off old wallpaper and glue off a bedroom wall.

How to Remove Wallpaper Glue How to Remove Wallpaper Glue

Woman extends a tape measure from the corner of the room to measure the wall.

5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder 5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder

By Kit Stansley, Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

Spraying cellulose insulation on the wall.

Guide to Blown-in Insulation: Materials, Installation, and Cost Guide to Blown-in Insulation: Materials, Installation, and Cost

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

Best Caulk for Baseboards Close-Up

These Are the Best Caulk Options for Baseboards According to Our Tests These Are the Best Caulk Options for Baseboards According to Our Tests

Rear view of a woman peeling paint from the wall.

How to Remove Texture From Walls How to Remove Texture From Walls

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Peel and Stick Wallpaper Option

I Transformed My Living Space Without Picking Up a Paint Brush Thanks to This Easy-to-Use Product I Transformed My Living Space Without Picking Up a Paint Brush Thanks to This Easy-to-Use Product

By Michelle Larson, Kristen Mosier, Stacey L. Nash

A home studio covered in acoustic paneling on the walls

The Best Soundproofing Materials for Any Room in Your Home The Best Soundproofing Materials for Any Room in Your Home

A young woman wearing a white shirt and a hair bun paints a brick wall white.

How to Paint Brick, According to a Pro Painter How to Paint Brick, According to a Pro Painter

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

Table filled with the best paint primers tested and reviewed.

The 8 Best Paint Primers for Indoor, Outdoor, and General Use The 8 Best Paint Primers for Indoor, Outdoor, and General Use

By Manasa Reddigari, Debbie Wolfe

A woman wearing casual clothing and a headband is painting her wood panelled wall with blue paint while standing on a ladder.

How to Paint Wood Wall Paneling How to Paint Wood Wall Paneling

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

A group of the best drywall sander options together in front of a large section of drywall

After Researching and Testing Various Options, These Are Our 4 Favorite Drywall Sanders After Researching and Testing Various Options, These Are Our 4 Favorite Drywall Sanders

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

A DIYer installing drywall in a home basement with bathroom.

These Are the Types of Drywall Every DIYer Should Know These Are the Types of Drywall Every DIYer Should Know

By Tony Carrick

An airy, modern bathroom with a very large mirror going from ceiling to the top of a modern white sink.

How to Remove a Wall Mirror How to Remove a Wall Mirror

By Rick Muscoplat, Bob Vila

A man stands on scaffolding to apply spackle to an interior wall.

Joint Compound vs. Spackle: What’s the Difference? Joint Compound vs. Spackle: What’s the Difference?

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

Orange peel textured blue-and-white striped walls in an Alice in Wonderland-themed bathroom.

How to Texture Walls 5 Different Ways How to Texture Walls 5 Different Ways

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila, Updated by Teresa Odle

Traditional paste wallpaper installed on a living room accent wall.

Interior Designers Reveal Their Honest Opinions on Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper vs. Paste Interior Designers Reveal Their Honest Opinions on Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper vs. Paste

By Theresa Clement

Woman uses a hammer and screwdriver to recess a drywall anchor into the wall.

How to Remove Drywall Anchors How to Remove Drywall Anchors

By Theresa Clement