Most newer wallpaper is strippable; if yours is, you'll have little to no trouble removing it.
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Examine your wallpaper closely to find where one section or strip of wallpaper begins and ends. Strippable wallpaper is applied in small sections, attached vertically on the wall.
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Pry off a small section or corner along the bottom of the wallpaper strip. You use this to grip the wallpaper.
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Pull the wallpaper up and away slowly until the entire strip is removed. If small sections stick, use the scraper or putty knife to help you.
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Repeat the process for the entire wall. A standard-sized wall will usually have ten or more strips.
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Clean the walls with a sponge and warm water if some of the adhesive is left. In most cases, you'll have very little cleanup to do.