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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While there are several things you need to know to hang drywall like a pro, most are not difficult. For instance, a standard sheet of ½-inch, ...

Most people associate gypsum ceiling tiles with the ugly drop ceilings of the 60, 70s, and 80s, which usually consisted of lightweight square tiles set into a metal framework. More recently, interior ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

When water stains appear on your ceiling, you know it’s time to do some detective work. These stains are usually a side effect of a roof, heating appliance or plumbing leak that dripped through the ...

If you cringe every time you look up at your dated popcorn ceiling, there is a way to remove the finish entirely, as long as ...

If you have an older house festooned with this 1970s staple, here’s how to remove it or cover it up. Every decade has a “look.” You can turn on any random film or TV show and instantly know what era ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: If you are a fan of HGTV like me, this might look familiar to you. Popcorn ceilings! These eyesores are staples in ...

Chip Litherland for the Wall Street Journal A piece of Chinese drywall, held by homeowner Richard Kampf. See related article. Just how badly does Chinese drywall stink? In Wednesday's Journal, I write ...