Walls: Tips for Homeowners

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Building Permit for a Wall
I am planning a remodeling project, and want to find out what has to be done, and what steps are involved...
Designer Touches with Drywall
Styles of drywall have changed a lot over the years. Using drywall techniques to add new architectural or design touches, or simply retexturing ceilings and walls, can dramatically change...
Drywall Installation Techniques
Drywall panels cover most walls and ceilings built over the last 40 years...
Drywall Panels and Sheets
Drywall panels cover most walls and ceilings built in the last 40 years. These panels have a layer of gypsum...
Drywall Textures and Styles
There are two basic drywall finish styles: smooth and textured...
Filling Drywall Cracks
What is the best way to go about sealing our windows? The drywall is slightly cracked around the windowpane...
Glass Block Wall
I am building a glass block wall for a shower with a vaulted ceiling and want to know how to attach the block to the wall....
Install Wallcoverings
Wallpapers and fabrics in myriad patterns can transform an entire room or a small area into a warm, inviting space...
Installing Wallpaper
There are ten basic types of wallpaper from which to choose...
Plaster
Plaster surfaces come in a variety of textures. Here are some common styles...
Plaster Repair
Although plaster can be extremely durable, stress cracks can come from movement in the framing of the house...
Prepping Before Wallpapering
Few things fill a professional paper hanger's heart with more dread than hearing a potential client say, "My walls are already smooth and ready for paper...
Removing a Loadbearing Wall
I want to remove an exterior wall that separates my living room from a sun porch. It is a load-bearing wall...
Removing a Mirror Glued to a Wall
My tenants stuck two sets of beveled mirrors to the wall. How can I remove them...
Removing Wallpaper
... How we can get rid of the existing wallpaper? What do we need to do it ourselves?

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