Tired of old, dated wood paneling? This design trend is common in homes but can feel dated and unattractive. If you’re sick of looking at walls that remind you of grandma’s house, you’re lucky – it’s not a hard fix. And no, you won’t have to pay to replace the whole wall. Distressing wood […]

Though some types of wall coverings can be expensive, there are plenty of ways you can cover walls on a budget, including using peel-and-stick tiles, wooden cladding, and wallpaper.

When we bought our first flip house , we were dreading the ugly paneling that covered almost every wall in the basement. We put that project in the back or our…

Learn how to make an easy diy shiplap wall with this tutorial. Use plywood to make it the inexpensive way.

When you purchase old houses, chances are good that you will become the new proud owner of one or two wood panelled rooms. Congratulations! What's that I hear? Groaning? Grumbling? Sorry. I already heard that from my husband when we purchased this house. Our family room, with its built-in bookcases, brick fireplace, and all of its wood panelled glory was destined to become my husband's man cave. But my husband had visions of the room just looking like a cave, period. I knew that with a few…

In the 1970s, paneling was a popular look for walls. While there are benefits to paneling, including fewer upkeep requirements than painted sheetrock, many people no longer prefer the appearance of this sort of wall covering. If your home still has some lingering paneling, and you would like an inexpensive fix, fear not. Painting over dark wooden paneling, though a bit time-consuming, yields excellent results.

Ever find yourself staring at your walls, feeling like your space needs something extra but not sure what? Paint can only take a room so far, and you’re craving a bit more character—something that pops without feeling over the top. That’s where wood comes in. If you’re aiming for a sleek, modern vibe or a […]

I was so tired of the wood paneling even though I had taken good care of it and oiled it over the years. It was the affordable and popular paneling of the sixti…

I've lived in my house for ten years now and was always nervous to paint the paneling in my dining room. After a lot of research, I realized how to easily

Sometimes, ugly walls might just wear on your last nerve. You can’t stand to see it anymore, but you can’t fix it either. Maybe you don’t have the money to redo the wall. You might have future plans for the space and just need a short term fix. Or, like many others, maybe you rent […]