Locate joists with an electronic stud finder, or just probe for joists by driving a nail through the drywall. All the joists ...

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: 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 ...

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 ...

While there are plenty of mistakes to avoid when removing popcorn ceilings, there are also plenty of ways to do things right. Your favorite HGTV stars hate this old-fashioned (objectively ugly) ...

A sagging popcorn ceiling can sometimes be fixed with a trip to the hardware store, but be aware that some causes may pose a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Unlike white kitchen cabinets, which fade in and out of vogue, popcorn ceilings and wood paneling are relics from a bygone era that are unlikely to be back in style. Fortunately, there are easy and ...

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 ...