WALLPAPERING

. . . and more. Learn about minor plaster repair, setting up a scaffold using ladders, measuring, painting a paneled door and using glazes, and every aspect of wallpapering. It’s all so clearly presented, even the novice will gain confidence. This book starts at the beginning (with color theory and preparation) and covers every detail—complete with hundreds of stepby-step drawings—yet the advice is professional. (The author is an accomplished English paint-decorator who has run his own business and taught for many years.) Real-world tips and tricks of the trade pepper the pages. Techniques are time-honored. DIY Guide to Painting and Wallpapering by Michael R. Light Creative Homeowner Press, 2018 240 pp., $19.99