CEILINGS tend to receive the least amount of attention when it comes to decorating. Because of their inaccessibility, ceilings often get overlooked when redecorating. Painting ceilings can be hard ...

A Depression-era mural obscured for decades by paint and a drop ceiling once again graces the halls of Freeman Elementary School in Aurora. “This is truly an illustration of the old adage ‘Out of ...

Two men installing ceiling tiles on dropped ceiling - Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock Whether you're trying to make your unfinished basement more welcoming or are fully finishing your lower level, ...

Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

Before painting, clean the surface well to eliminate dust and loose particles. Dust and loose particles prevent the paint from properly adhering to any surface. Use two-inch wide painter’s tape to ...

two-bulb ceiling light illuminating popcorn ceiling patch surrounded by shadow - Lost_in_the_Midwest/Shutterstock Popcorn ceilings, no matter how you feel about them ...

Sarah Buys a House is a chronicle of Sarah DeGiorgis' journey along the road to home ownership and renovation in West Philadelphia. Question: What would lead someone to put an ugly, office-type drop ...