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Building a Half Wall

How can I build a half wall? Any suggestions on where I can find pics or videos?

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Refinishing Wood Paneling

I varnished all my paneling and some of it came out darker than the others. If I re-varnish the lighter pieces will it match up? Should I use polyurethane to seal it?

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Use Fabric as Wallpaper

To update the tired look to any room in your house, use material instead of wallpaper. Using material eliminates the mess wallpaper can make, both putting it up and taking it down.

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Green Residue on Plaster Under Wallpaper

We've taken off many layers of old and difficult to remove wallpaper from our 100 year old house. One room has some kind of green residue on the plaster, under the last layer of wallpaper.

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Shabby Chic Garage Studio Remodel

I have made a studio in my garage. I want it to be a bit shabby chic and need something for wainscoting. Any ideas? I thought of old barn wood, but there are not many of those in New Mexico.

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A drawing showing how to repair a hole in drywall.

Use Lathe Strips To Repair Drywall

The first thing you need to do is determine if the hole is near electrical wiring. If it is, make sure the power is off to that wall or the whole room. You can use extension cords from the other room for your power tools.

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Repairing a Hole in Drywall

Repairing a Hole in Drywall

This is a guide about repairing a hole in drywall. Drywall is great for finishing walls on the interior of a home, but if it gets a large enough hole in it, that can be difficult to fix.

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Fixing Large Holes in Walls, Man Standing next to Large Hole in Wall

Fixing Large Holes in Walls

In this video Ken Collier for the Family Handyman shows you step-bystep how to repair a large hole in your wall. Be sure to watch the related videos for additional steps and tips on repairing a hole in your wall.

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Removing Wallpaper With Clothes Steamer

I just finished taking off wallpaper border in my kitchen and it started out to be quite a job until my son lent me his clothes steamer. I finished with that and it made quick work of it.

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Craft Project: Old World "Stucco" Walls

Craft Project: Old World After putting up with dark paneled walls I busted loose and covered them with tissue paper. This is how I did it. It is a long process so I suggest you do one wall at a time.