Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s the smartest way to go. We ...

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Popcorn ceilings were a hot ticket in the 1960s and ’70s. Applying texture to drywall and plaster ceilings was a quick and easy way to hide imperfections without painting. However, the rough texture ...

Q: My house has popcorn ceilings. What should I do about them? A: So-called popcorn ceilings have a bumpy coating that was popular from the 1950s into the 1980s. Spraying on the texture spared ...