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 ...

Popcorn ceilings can be unsightly, reduce the value of your home, and can even be dangerous. Here’s how to get rid of them. Popcorn may be great at a movie theater matinee, but popcorn ceilings in a ...

If your home has popcorn ceilings, the chances are good that you've considered removing them. Not only is the style outdated, but some popcorn ceilings are also contaminated with asbestos. Luckily, ...

Americans have a love-hate relationship with popcorn ceilings. Contractors like them because they’re easy to install with a sprayer and they hide imperfections. But homeowners loathe the cottage ...

POLYSTYRENE ceiling tiles are unsightly and old-fashioned, but removing them isn’t much fun, so be sure you want to. Once you’ve started scraping them off, you can’t just stop. Make sure you have a ...

Love it or hate it, Artex ceilings have a unique history! 🏡 Whether you're looking to remove, repair, or embrace the textured look, here’s everything you need to know about Artex ceilings.

Q In our 1908 Victorian semi, we have a small, well-ventilated cellar, upon which I’d like to effect a DIY renovation. The render on the walls is in poor repair: flaking, falling off in chunks and ...

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