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By Larry Walton Photos by Mark Walton Installing a LVL Beam and Removing a Load Bearing Wall To Create an Open Space It may look

The LUJO® Collection offers Four New Designs to Elevate Interiors with Refined Textures and Rich, Timeless Tones Wilsonart, a world-leading engineered surfaces company, is redefining

What Is Biophilic Design? Biophilic design integrates natural elements into built spaces to fulfill our innate connection to nature. Rooted in the biophilia hypothesis, it

Take a look at some smart drywall repair techniques, using site-mixed compound and a little ingenuity.

DAP’s Spray Texture Line Delivers Maximum Coverage, Seamless Texture Match with Fast Dry Times Wall and ceiling spray texture application has traditionally been a frustrating,

There’s more to constructing a quality rough-framing corner than simply nailing three boards together. Here are a few techniques to help you build it smart and build it strong.

Quarrix® (www.Quarrix.com) proudly unveils its newest product line and expands brand – protective solutions for attics, roofs, and walls to keep homes beautiful and healthy,

Red Devil®, a leading manufacturer of building and home repair products, has extended the deadline for its Onetime® Wallscapes Challenge. Participants now have until March

Red Devil®, a leading manufacturer of caulks, sealants, and painter’s hand tools, announces the Onetime® Wallscapes Challenge, which launches Nov. 1, 2020. “I love using

HAMILTON, ONTARIO – Start 2020 off the right way by saying farewell to boring walls and ugly tiles. During the dreary days of winter, tackle

Energy Awareness Month in October serves as an ideal time for builders and home buyers to pay special attention to

Removing Wallpaper to Create a Painted Wall Surface By Larry Walton

Using Gypsum Board for Creative Interior Décor. One of the often overlooked (underlooked?) areas of the home is the ceiling, which can present a prime

By Mark Clement Tips and tricks for working with plaster walls—from pulling it down to patching it up.

Building with pre-manufactured panels makes it simpler to brace walls for high winds and earthquakes.

This years design interests in soft metallics has opened up a fresh approach to decorative plasters. Lusterstone provides the technical ease and beautiful results that


Use a masonry waterproofer to conceal stains and prevent water intrusion.

“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

Yards are like people, they come in all shapes and sizes. Some folks are fit, others are flabby. Some yards are flat, others are

Add the look of Old World brick in a quarter of the time of traditional construction.
I have a 30-year old home and I’m seeing some signs of moisture on the block foundation wall in my below-grade basement. Will painting the


Trim techniques for the DIY’erโfrom planning and prepping to scarfing and coping.

Wainscoting can enhance any room in the house. Here’s a step-by-step look at how to install.

With the right techniques and a little practice, you can install drywall yourself without contracting the work.

Drywall surrounds us and for good reasons. It is an inexpensive wall covering that goes up quickly. It is neutral and can be covered with

A knockdown texture on sheetrock walls can give a room a warm, rustic appeal.

When it comes to vertical tile installations, careful layout and attention to detail are key to a successful project.

Remove a window and replace it with a wall.

Using drywall to cover cracked plaster provides an economical way to give an old room a new look.

Use lightweight gypsum plaster to repair cosmetic damage to plaster walls.

“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

With the popularity of home improvement shows such as Trading Spaces and Changing Rooms, do-it-yourselfers and novices interested in home improvement are becoming more interested and adventurous when it comes to interior design.
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