Wall Coverings
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The Right Way to Paint a Room
Construction How-To, Painting, Projects, Remodeling, Wall Coverings
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Professional painting results come from careful planning and prep work. DIY’ers should take a cue from the pros and think through every phase of the project ahead of time. The Right Primer & Paint Starting with a good primer ensures the truest color for your top coat, no matter the surface you’re working with—walls, cabinetry or trim. Beyond the truer […]
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2020-2021 Color Trends: Living Life Full Circle
Design, Painting, Siding and Exterior, Wall Coverings
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Popular colors in 2020 are all about life … experiencing it fully, enjoying it softly and engaging in it passionately. According to national color expert Kate Smith, trending colors in 2020 and 2021 will both move the soul and embrace the spirit of life. Colors trending in 2020-21 are earthy and fun,” says Smith, chief color maven at […]
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The Lowdown on Painting Tile
Bath, Decorating, Painting, Wall Coverings
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By Matt Weber A frank look at what you can expect.
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How to do Your Own Drywall Repairs
drywall, Drywall, Wall Coverings, walls
Damage Undone
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Installing Wainscoting Adds Style
Construction How-To, Finish Carpentry, Mantels. Trim, Molding, Wall Coverings, walls
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“To line with boards or paneling,” is how Mr. Webster describes wainscot. Doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Wainscot, however, can add excitement and set the theme of your home’s decor. Wainscoting, in most instances, is finished off with a variety of moldings and is a great way of creating a true, “custom millwork” look to your home. You can […]
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How to Install Vinyl Siding like the Pros
Construction How-To, Outdoor Living, Siding and Exterior, Wall Coverings
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The experts at the Vinyl Siding Institute offer detailed installation guidelines.
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DIY Drywall Repair
Construction How-To, drywall, Drywall, Wall Coverings, walls
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Take a look at some smart drywall repair techniques, using site-mixed compound and a little ingenuity.
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Putting Up Knockdown Texture
drywall, Wall Coverings, walls
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A knockdown texture on sheetrock walls can give a room a warm, rustic appeal.
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Giving Walls a Drywall Update
Construction How-To, drywall, Drywall, Wall Coverings, walls
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Using drywall to cover cracked plaster provides an economical way to give an old room a new look.
