Welcome to Do–It–Yourself–Help, here you'll find pictorial guides for interior painting and decorative faux finishes, plaster and drywall repair and finishing, remodeling projects, decorative trim molding ideas and house wiring diagrams.
—House Painting Guides—
All our painting tutorials include lots of pictures and step by step instructions for projects like painting walls and trim molding, paint touch–up and working with high ceilings, painting kitchen cabinets and bathrooms, as well as preparation methods for painting and finishing surfaces all around the house.
—Drywall and Plaster Repair Guides—
Learn wall repair techniques for skim coating and drywall finishing or see our guides for repairing drywall and plaster walls and ceilings including: wall water damage repair, repair for paint bubbles and torn drywall paper as well as repairs for wall and ceiling cracks and wall holes of any size.
—Decorative Faux Painting Guides—
Get instructions for applying a decorative paint finish on walls and furniture as well as many other surfaces around the house. Faux wall painting, paint dragging and rag rolling, sponge painting and crackle paint are easy and fun to do.
—Trim Molding Guides—
Find instructions for cutting and installing crown molding, and creating crown molding lighting as well as ideas for building unique trim profiles for crown, door and window cases, baseboards and chair rails.
—Home Electrical Wiring Guides—
Find lots of wiring diagrams for switches and receptacles, 3 way switches, 4 way switches, GFCI's and circuit breakers as well as pictures and instructions for fishing new wiring, installing wiring behind baseboards and through walls, splicing wires and more.
—Home Remodeling Guides—
These remodeling project guides include plenty of pictures and instructions for framing interior walls, framing for doors and windows, installing doors and windows and installing new framing for a ceiling fixture.
Interior Painting Ideas
Suggestion for painting and decorating walls, ceilings and trim molding.
DIY Solid-Surface Countertops
How to buy and install solid-surface countertops like Corian®, yourself.
Crown Molding Ideas
Ideas for building crown moldings and cornices combining a few common trim molding profiles.
Choosing and Using Wall Anchors
Choosing wall anchors for plaster, drywall, brick and concrete including walls and ceilings.
Framing an Interior Wall
Measure, layout and frame a new partition wall.
Painting High Ceilings
Using ladders and lumber to build scaffolding to paint high ceilings.