"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Maybe a few years ago your family was in love with a forest-printed accent wall, and now it looks tacky.

Whether buying new furniture, investing in updated appliances, or painting walls, it doesn't take a complete makeover to update the aesthetic of your home. For others, this means removing a dated ...

Knowing your wallpaper and wall type are important before beginning any removal method. Use any combination of dry-stripping, solvents, and steam for the best results. Don't be afraid to ask a friend ...

Q: Do you know the best way to remove wallpaper that's about 20 or 30 years old? I just bought a house that has old-timey country wallpaper in the kitchen, and I really don't like it. Besides, they ...

Dear Jeremy: Wallpapering is less popular than it used to be. One of the major reasons is the difficulty in changing the decór in the future. It’s much easier to just repaint. For more decorative ...

It was probably pretty or trendy once, but that border wallpaper ringing your bedroom or the palm tree print in the powder room for the past 30 years has to go. You have looked at the seashells, the ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Old, outdated wallpaper can be a frustrating challenge to tackle. It takes ...

Q. I would like to remove the wallpaper in the living, dining and family rooms of my house. Is there a way to remove it and prepare the walls for painting without having to sand? I have a severe dust ...

Dear Heloise: How can I remove stains like ballpoint ink, grease and crayon from my vinyl wallpaper? I hope it can be saved. The ink and crayon stains are courtesy of my 3-year-old daughter, Faith. -- ...