Wall How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our wall step-by-step tips & ideas.
Stencil On a Wallpaper Look
Get an allover pattern for less than the cost of a single roll of wall covering. It's easier than you'd think
Reciprocating Saw 101: How to Demolish a Wall
Pro tips on the right way to tear things down
Reciprocating Saw 101: How to Use the Shoe
Pro tips on controlling a saw
Reciprocating Saw 101: How to Cut Into a Wall Safely
Pro tips on avoiding disaster when plunge-cutting into a wall
How to Repair Plaster
Make damage to lath and plaster walls disappear for good using the right techniques and materials
How to Hang a Flat-Screen TV
Hide unsightly electrical cords the right way
How to Create a Faux Fabric Effect With Paint
With a little practice and a dry brush, you can create the look of textured wall coverings
How to Veneer a Wall with Stone
In this video, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor shows how to build a mortared stone-veneer wall with a natural, dry-stack look
How To Fix a Hole in Lath and Plaster Walls
Here are two ways approach your lath and plaster repair whether you have a damaged wall or if you need to patch a hole.
How to Repair Peeling Paint
In this video, painting contractor Jim Clark solves persistent peeling-paint problems
How to Patch Wood
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to make an undetectable repair in rotted wood
All About Wallpaper
Liven up your walls with patterns, colors, and textures that you'll never get from a paintbrush or roller. The experts at TOH tell you how
No-Fail Paint Colors for Small Spaces
Transform hemmed-in rooms with 10 hues handpicked by our color pros. Their range may surprise you
How to Sponge Paint a Wall
Colored glaze layered on in a random pattern with a sea sponge can do wonders for a flat wall.
Create a Paneled Accent Wall for $50
Faux paneling crafted from stock trim adds character to a budget master bedroom redo
How to Create a Faux Paneled Accent Wall
Stock trim arranged to mimic paneling adds character to a bland master bedroom without breaking the bank
How to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to safely cut open up a wall.
How to Rag-Roll Paint for an Old-World Look
To add texture and depth to the color on your walls, reach for a plastic bag
How to Strip Wallpaper
How to remove the old wallpaper so you can cover your wall with your choice of finish
How to Choose Interior Molding
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses some of the many options available for trimming out the interior of a room.
How to Paint Easy Faux Wood Grain
Acrylic glaze, latex paint, and simple tools let you put your own twist on a classic finish
Read This Before You Paint
Before you pick up a paintbrush, check out This Old House's expert guide to the best products, tools, and techniques for putting color on your walls
How to Install Insulation
Learn how to beef up your wall's weather protection in 4 easy steps.
Stamp On a Custom Wall Pattern
Use a ready-made stamp and metallic paint to give walls a unique finish
5 Clever Ideas for Chalkboard Paint
Brush on a chalk-and-eraser calendar, a tabletop canvas, canister labels, and more
4 Inexpensive Retaining Wall Ideas
We rounded up our best retaining wall ideas so you can plan your DIY landscaping project.
Choose Paint Colors to Lift Your Mood
Dreary white and drab beige are never going to make you happy. Try out these mood-boosting colors in every room in your house
Prepping Basement Walls for Drywall
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reviews his best practices when building out walls on a concrete foundation
Best Practices for Saving Historic Plaster
Plaster in old houses needn't be torn out. With the right tools and some understanding of the materials, a good repair will make the plaster look like new
Quick, Cheap, and Effective Plaster Repair
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a great product for plaster repair
How to Frame Out Basement Walls
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fur out concrete basement walls to get them ready for drywall
All About Interior Paint
The experts at This Old House help you navigate the paint aisle like a pro so that you can choose the perfect finish for your rooms