Walls & Ceilings

Master this tool and technique, and you can rest assured that whatever you wall-mount—mirror, television, or shelves—won’t be going anywhere.

Give your project a finished look by learning about some of the finer points of finish carpentry.

Hoping to transform a room with trim? Get the lowdown on this elegant upgrade!

Need to drill into a stud, but you don’t know where the studs in your walls are? Here’s how to find them without a stud finder.

Get up to speed on some of the considerations, caveats, and planning involved with the decision to remove a load-bearing wall.

Should you start laying tile in the top corner, and work your way down? What’s the best way to cut the tile? Learn what to do—and what not to do—when working with peel-and-stick tiling.

It’s easier than you would think to install tongue-and-groove paneling on the walls of your home, injecting architectural detail, warmth, and character. Here are a few tips for success.

Got a gouge in that gypsum board? Fix it the right way with these tips!

To remove wallpaper glue, you don’t need any advanced skills or exotic tools—only energy and time.

Pipes. Beams. Ductwork. These things are generally hidden in our homes behind walls, in ceilings, and within soffits. Sometimes, however, it pays to leave some of these tubes, conduits, and structural elements exposed to serve as edgy decorative statements. Done right, this approach can lend an industrial flair to any space, but the key here is “done right.” If you don’t take special care in showing off what’s usually concealed, you’ll end up with spaces that look unfinished rather than thoughtfully conceived. Here are 10 ways to use pipes, beams, and ductwork to maximum effect in fulfilling your design aspirations.