While shiplap has long been used as both an exterior siding material as well as an interior wall treatment, it was catapulted into mainstream popularity by Joanna Gaines via her TV show "Fixer Upper." ...

Fasten wood backing wherever drywall ends have no support within four inches. Note: Make sure to check corners and ceiling/wall joints. Measure from the end of the ceiling to the middle of a joist and ...

Oftentimes, when building a house, it's cheaper to leave the basement unfinished. This allows more of the budget to go towards additional improvements to the main living areas. By today's standard, an ...

I’ve been helping my son finish the basement in his 3-year-old home. We can only work on Saturdays, some Fridays and any paid days off he can spare. It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to help my kids ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nubby popcorn ceilings were once a common way to add texture to drywall and diminish the appearance of imperfections at the top of the room.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- There are tons of home improvement projects that lend themselves to doing it yourself. But as Angie's List finds, there's one job that doesn't. Painting and wallpapering are ...

Prefabricated three-way drywall corners are a Canadian invention that makes a tricky part of drywall finishing much easier. (Credit: Photo 3-Way ) Drywalling is one of those DIY renovation skills that ...