Wall Maintenance

Our wall maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.

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How To Fix a Hole in the Wall

Easily repair a hole in the wall of any size with these step-by-step instructions.
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How to Treat Stains on Plaster and Drywall

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the best way to get rid of water stains on ceilings and walls.
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A comprehensive guide on how to Remove Mold on Drywall

If you notice mold on drywall, it's important to act quickly and remove it to prevent long-term health effects. Here's how to do it.
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How to Clean Painted Walls

Scuffs, marks, and stains on your walls can make even the cleanest room look shabby. The good news is that you don’t have to go out and buy a special cleaner or any tools for this job. Here’s how to clean painted walls easily.
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6 Common Paint Problems & How to Fix Them

Learn what causes the peskiest paint problems—and how to fix and avoid them in the future.
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How To Repair Cracks in Plaster Walls

Plaster walls are a key part of your home's structure but are prone to cracks. Learn how to repair cracks in plaster walls in our guide.
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How to Fill a Hole in a Brick Wall

We show you how to fill a hole in a brick wall with mortar, matching bricks, and tools you can rent.
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Brush Advice to Know Before Painting a Room

These three hints can help you prolong your brush’s life and save some wear and tear
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How to Patch Small Holes in Walls

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner to patch small holes in her wall.
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How to Repair Plaster

Make damage to lath and plaster walls disappear for good using the right techniques and materials
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How To Fix a Hole in Lath and Plaster Walls

Here are two ways approach your lath and plaster repair whether you have a damaged wall or if you need to patch a hole.
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How to Repair Peeling Paint

In this video, painting contractor Jim Clark solves persistent peeling-paint problems
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How to Repair Plaster Walls

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a newer, faster way to fix cracked, loose plaster walls
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How To Fix Damaged Plaster

Here's how to repair cracks in your historic plaster walls and maintain a smooth surface that stands the test of time.
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How to Patch Drywall

In this how-to video, learn to patch holes with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
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How to Patch a Drywall Hole

General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to patch holes in drywall, covering holes of all shapes and sizes.
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How to Patch Plaster

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva makes a perfect-patch plaster repair.
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Everything You Need to Know to Replace a Wall Tile

Do you have a broken or cracked tile on your bathroom wall? Learn how to replace it yourself with This Old House's Joe Ferrante.
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Everything You Need to Know to Patch Plaster Perfectly

It may be tempting to replace old plaster, but you can preserve the beauty and integrity of your walls by following these tips to patch it.
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Covering Up Wall Cracks

A disappearing act for hairline cracks over doors and windows
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Mending Miter Joints

Coax your baseboard's outside corners back into place with this simple trick
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Wallpaper Repair: How To Fix Common Issues

Wallpaper damage? We'll teach you how to repair the three most common wall-paper issues: loose seams, punctures, and trapped air bubbles.
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Fixing Cracks In Concrete Walls

A simple, permanent repair for a leaking crack in a basement wall.