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Hanging wallpaper takes a few special tricks. Drywall must be sized before beginning. Wallpaper needs to 'relax' after pasting and before applying to the wall.

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Storage shelves are great on walls in your storage room. Space in the middle of this room often goes to waste. Build storage units, free standing shelves, right now.

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Radiant barriers can cool your home by reflecting infrared energy waves away from it. Radiant barriers work best with the highest amount of reflectivity. For the attic, new roof trusses now come with radiant foil underneath. Keep radiant barrier foils dust-free, otherwise their effectiveness diminishes.

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While finishing drywall looks easy, it requires years of acquired skill to really get good. DIY'ers can buy the tools for less than $75. Two common mistakes made are working with lumpy joint compound and being a perfectionist on applying the second coat.

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