Interior Wall Finish

How to Patch a Large Hole in Drywall

Repairing damaged wallboard is easy to do with these basic tools and materials.
How to Use a Drywall Router

Making cutouts for electrical boxes is quick and easy with this compact power tool.
How to Frame an Arched Doorway

Plywood and ripped-down studs provide solid backing to create drywall arches.
Fine Homebuilding’s Top 5 Tips & Techniques

Browse some of the best job-site solutions submitted by Fine Homebuilding readers.
Podcast Episode 154: Lead-Paint Removal, Cracking Drywall, and Moldy Siding

Several frustrated homeowners ask the Fine Homebuilding editors to suggest the best course of action for some common DIY dilemmas.
More-Accurate Quarter-Round Molding

Use a band saw and a spindle sander to cut and fit tight corners in this common trim profile.
Podcast Episode 152: Inferior Fasteners, Warm Garages, and Cheap Closet Cabinets

Patrick, Matt, and Justin share stories about storm windows, energy-efficient homes, and drywall tape before tackling a few listener questions.
Double-Cut Wallpaper for Perfect Overlap Seams

In this video, professional paperhanger John Clift demonstrates how to make tight, back-to-back cuts at wallpaper joints.
Fitting Wallpaper Around Trim

Paperhanger John Clift shows how to align, cut, and fold wallpaper for a clean fit where it meets windows and doors.
How to Apply Wallpaper Over Cover Plates

Professional paperhanger John Clift demonstrates the process of matching, cutting, and gluing wallpaper scraps to blend cover plates into papered walls.

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