Q. How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an issue, can ...

Plus, how to prevent chipping and stains on bluestone stairs. Send your home improvement questions to homerepair@globe.com. Q. We had a popcorn ceiling installed in our kitchen when we moved into our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you renovating your home and thinking about what to do with the ceilings? If your ceilings have texture, you may wonder ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we explored how to add texture to walls and ceilings in a ...

The Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." - Warner Bros. Tv/Getty Images There are a few ways to cover up an ugly popcorn ceiling ...

Lath and plaster ceilings and walls were a hallmark of homes built from the 1700s to the early 1900s. And if you live in a period home, they could well be hiding in plain sight. If unsure, there are a ...

HGTV star Jonathan Scott has faced a lot of popcorn ceilings over the years. In one 1968 home he renovated for a young couple on "Property Brothers: Forever Home," he had to budget $10,000 to remove ...