Walls & Ceilings

Get all the pros and cons—plus installation and price info—on this traditional-turned-trendy trim treatment.

With the right tool and the perfect technique, you can hide all signs of the gallery wall, coat hooks, or wall-mounted shelves that once hung in your home—and regain smooth, unblemished walls.

If you’re armed with the right tools and a little know-how, you’ll never even think about hiring someone to handle this simple task again.

Find out what it takes to achieve this rustic, popular, DIY-friendly look as exterior siding and interior trim.

Although drop ceilings have a bit of a cringe factor, they can be useful for hiding that tangle of pipes and wiring that inhabits the upper reaches of the basement. If you’re trying to fix up a downstairs space, a drop ceiling may be your best option. Read on for the installation basics.

Looking to liven up a dreary kitchen? Consider re-tiling the backsplash—and doing the job yourself.

You may have memories of horrible wallpaper haunting you from homes past. But wallpaper has changed. Seriously. Not only have advancements in adhesive technology made it easier to apply (and remove) but there are a wide variety of designs to choose from. From bold graphics to damask and florals, these modern wallpaper treatments are something to seriously consider.

The grid pattern of a coffered ceiling can add depth and texture to a room while also improving the acoustics. Adding this architectural feature can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $4,500, with the average coffered ceiling cost coming in at $3,750.

Here’s how to hang a picture with a one-hole approach. Bear in mind that although it seems so easy—and to an extent, it IS easy—proper care and attention are required.

A true, traditional three-coat plastering job is the longest-lasting and most faithful way to complete a wall in a period home. At once both an art and a science, this type of plastering is a refined skill that master tradesmen spend years developing and perfecting.