Common Reasons Your Paint Is Bubbling Paint bubbling can happen for various reasons, but all of them are typically the result of a poorly prepped wall or moisture hiding where you can't see it.

Most often, paint bubbles on walls from moisture or heat, which causes a layer—or multiple layers—to lift away from the surface below.

You might need to skim-coat the walls to get a smooth finish. But there’s one thing you can try before going that route.

No home is complete without a lightweight hammer (or two). Use it to secure nails and fasteners for lighter pieces of art and to tap in wall anchors before drilling for heavier ones. This hammer has 4 ...