Repairing a water damaged ceiling is intimidating, and even more so when working with a popcorn ceiling. Still, it's totally doable as long as you follow the proper procedure. To find out the correct ...

Q: There are a number of narrow cracks in my popcorn ceiling. Is there something I can inject into these cracks to repair them and restore the appearance of the ceiling? A: A number of products are ...

Q: I had a leak from my bathroom upstairs that stained the ceiling downstairs. The leak has been repaired, but my ceiling looks as if someone spilled coffee on it. I have an acoustical ceiling and ...

Reader Yvonne Zamanek found a clever new use for the two-way nozzles on new containers of WD-40, the multipurpose spray lubricant. “After I used a can I took the top off and put it on a can of bug ...

With their many ridges and grooves, popcorn ceilings have a habit of accumulating dust over time, which not only makes surfaces look dingey but also compromises air quality. There are a few routes to ...

Popcorn ceilings hit their “heyday” in the 1970s and 1980s. Also known as an acoustic ceiling for its noise-dampening properties, popcorn ceilings were both an architectural choice. They made ...

DIYers and design mavens will find a lot to like in today's links: In a post titled “10 Cute Poufs,” the blog Design Sponge’s Grace Bonney writes about how her cat, Hope, likes to sit on top of a red ...

Plus, how to prevent chipping and stains on bluestone stairs. Send your home improvement questions to [email protected]. Q. We had a popcorn ceiling installed in our kitchen when we moved into our ...