When it is time to repair a popcorn-textured ceiling, a little detective work is the first course of action. Step 1: Determine what caused the damage to the ceiling and repair it. There is no need to ...

Q. We recently purchased an older home which is basically in good condition, but needs paint, a new roof and minor plumbing repairs. We cannot afford to hire professionals, so we are undertaking ...

Removing textured “popcorn” ceilings is a time-consuming and messy task, but with a lot of elbow grease, smooth ceilings are within reach. Step 1: For ceilings installed prior to 1980, purchase an ...

Mark repoints a fieldstone foundation; Mauro smooths over a textured ceiling. Mark repoints a crumbling fieldstone foundation and shares an important lesson about water management on the outside of ...

Though they were once the height of fashion, these days, many are wondering how to remove popcorn ceilings. In the middle of the 20th century, the textured feature perched above living rooms around ...

Dear Henri: I just bought and moved into a cute little house with only one problem: It has textured ceilings with patches missing here and there. I think they call it popcorn. A painter gave me a huge ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The unique, textured look of a popcorn ceiling still graces the designs of many homes. Some homeowners embrace these ceilings, while others ...

: I had a small hole in my drywall, which I patched. My problem is that I just can't seem to closely match the texture of the surrounding drywall and, consequently, my patch stands out. What can I do ...