Walls & Ceilings

Chair rails remain a popular option for dressing up interior walls, but while their installation can be straightforward, homeowners need to know where on the wall this type of molding looks best.

No matter where you live, be it city, suburb, or country, noise is just about everywhere. Even the quietest of neighborhoods regularly experience some level of noise disturbance. So, what’s the best way to tackle the issue? Follow this three-part approach: Reduce noise transmission from the outside, reduce the noise that your household generates, and use sound-absorbing materials to lessen the effects of noise that you do generate. Try these easy soundproofing strategies to maximize peace and quiet in your home.

Whether your hole is tiny or bigger than a breadbox, there’s more than one effective way to patch the hole in your drywall.

Crown molding brings elegance to nearly any space. Whether you choose to use it around windows and doorways or to line the top of the kitchen cabinets, crown molding adds a classic finishing touch that pulls together a room’s design elements. Installing crown molding is an accessible DIY project, and there are plenty of places in your home to put it. So, check out our favorite crown molding ideas, and then head on over to the lumber aisle.

Things are looking up if you hope to add new character to a room. You can easily bring visual interest by texturing your ceilings, where DIY options abound.

Fresh, beautifully finished drywall is a blank canvas for a homeowner’s creativity and personality. Drywall cost ranges from $12 to $20 per panel, with an average cost of $15 per panel.

Don’t get hung up on unwanted drywall anchors stuck in the wall—take them out or camouflage them with these easy methods.

It’s not hard to hang picture frames on a brick wall. First, read through our simple instructions. Then grab your drill, some wall anchors, and a friend—and get to work!

Although these popular wallboard options are often discussed interchangeably, important differences exist between drywall and blueboard.

Can’t commit on wall decor? Get the low down on a pretty, inexpensive option you can easily put up—and take down—yourself.