If you purchase a home, some of the design choices that you inherit may seem strange. For example, why do homes have popcorn ceilings? The odd texture creates some problems for homeowners, like ...

Adding sculptured trim such as crown molding, door casing and baseboard can add a rich look to your home. And if you do it yourself, the cost can be minimal. Crown molding is the sculptured trim ...

This story has been updated. Q: Our plumber had to cut two holes in our dining room ceiling and remove a section of original cast-plaster crown molding to assess, access and make repairs to the second ...