How Can I Keep Screws and Nails from Falling Out of My Walls?
I'm hoping to get some advice on keeping screws and nails in my walls. I suspect my walls are made of drywall with a layer of plaster typical…
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How to Properly Sand and Prep My Grandparents' Plaster Walls for Painting?
Hey everyone, I inherited my grandparents' home which has some untouched plaster walls with the original paint from the 1950s. I'm planning my first DIY project after dealing…
Best Stud Finders for Hanging a TV in an Older Home
I just moved into a home from the 1940s and I'm trying to hang a TV on the wall. I have a Bosch GMS120 stud finder that has…
Should I Keep My Old Plaster Walls or Replace Them with Drywall?
I'm in a bit of a pickle with my home built in 1890. The exterior is wood, and it was sided about 40 years ago. Most of the…
What’s the Best Way to Tackle Insulation and Electrical Upgrades in a 1940s House?
I'm dealing with some big issues in my 1942 house in Western Pennsylvania, and I'm looking for practical advice on how to tackle them. First off, we've got…
Help with Mounting a Curtain Rod on Plaster Walls
I'm really struggling to mount a curtain rod on my plaster walls! The wall seems to have about half an inch of plaster, then it feels like it's…
How Can I Make Joint Compound Stick to My Plaster Walls Before Painting?
I recently moved into an older home and I'm planning to do some minor renovations. The plaster walls have several cracks and textures I'm not fond of, so…
What’s the Best Way to Find Studs in 100-Year-Old Walls?
I'm trying to hang something on my walls, but my house was built in the 1930s and has those old horsehair plaster walls with wire mesh underneath. I've…
Best Ways to Replace Knob and Tube Wiring Without Major Repairs?
Hey everyone! I just bought my grandparents' house and I'm working on getting it ready for insurance, but I'm running into a snag with the old knob and…