You can buy floating shelves in stores or online for $20 to $80 each. But before you do that, consider building your own. For ...

Applying veneer wall covering is similar to applying wallpaper. Surface preparation involves using joint compound to fill any damage or gaps wider and deeper than about a quarter of an inch.

Step 1: Make the shelves. Cut three shelves from the plywood to the desired shape and size. You will need a jigsaw to create the curve. Apply the edge banding to the front and veneer to the top.

As someone who has painted walls in almost every apartment I've lived in as an adult, let me say that painting sucks. I've learned tricks over the years to finish the job quicker (I even own a set ...