The Property Brothers know a thing or two about updating homes on a budget. Check out their suggestion for covering a popcorn ...
Popcorn ceilings were a design staple in the 1970s, used as an inexpensive way to add texture, hide imperfections, and muffle sound. Today, they're still present in old homes and used in some new ...
Rustic ceiling beams in a modern style home - Sheila Say/Shutterstock There are those lucky few who happen to have a home constructed in a more traditional, craftsman style with old wood ceiling beams ...
Oftentimes, when building a house, it's cheaper to leave the basement unfinished. This allows more of the budget to go towards additional improvements to the main living areas. By today's standard, an ...
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10 ways to cover a hideous ceiling

Paint: It’s a simple solution and, according to Kyle, the best option. “There are a ton of colors and it can be done for a very fair cost. Plus, you can do this on your own alone,” he says. “Just keep ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. We need to talk about the fifth wall. For decades, it sat above us…a vast, often neglected plane of white plaster.
Q In our 1908 Victorian semi, we have a small, well-ventilated cellar, upon which I’d like to effect a DIY renovation. The render on the walls is in poor repair: flaking, falling off in chunks and ...