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 ...

Properly spacing drywall screws is essential for a strong and stable construction project. On wall surfaces, space drywall screws no more than 16 inches apart in the center (field) and 8 inches apart ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...