Wall Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our wall projects, how-tos, and designs.
How to Cover a Concrete Wall with Stone Veneer
Dressing up a block wall with stone-veneer panels, with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How to Mark for Electrical Boxes When Hanging Drywall
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some tricks-of-the-trade for accurately marking drywall cutouts
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 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
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 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.
Prepping Basement Walls for Drywall
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reviews his best practices when building out walls on a concrete foundation
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
How to Install Wall Frames
Add elegance to any room by creating the look of wainscoting for only $200
How to Repair Plaster Walls
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a newer, faster way to fix cracked, loose plaster walls
How to Patch Drywall
In this how-to video, learn to patch holes with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Patch a Drywall Hole
General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to patch holes in drywall, covering holes of all shapes and sizes.
How to Retrofit Cellulose Insulation
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to install cellulose insulation
How to Set Tile
In this video, a TOH pro explains how to set ceramic tile in a subway pattern
How to Plaster a Wall
In this how-to video, This Old House master plaster Stephen Norton shows host Kevin O'Connor some tricks of the trade
How to Hang Drywall on a Ceiling
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips for installing drywall overhead
How to Strip Painted Wallpaper
In this how-to video, This Old House painting contractor Jim Clark shows an effective way to remove old, painted wallpaper
How to Patch Plaster
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva makes a perfect-patch plaster repair.
How to Install a Tub Grab Bar
In this how-to video, create a safer bath with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Replace a Wall Tile
In this how-to video, This Old House tile contractor Joe Ferrante replaces cracked ceramic tile