How to Patch a Hole in Drywall, From Nail Holes to Big Ones
How to patch a hole in drywall by size, from nail holes and mesh patches to a California patch or new drywall, plus matching texture and paint.
The New Ceilings blog
Drywall & ceiling advice
What causes cracks, when popcorn has to go, how texture matching works and how to get a repair that disappears.
How to Find a Good Drywall or Popcorn Ceiling Contractor
What to check before you hire a drywall or popcorn ceiling contractor: written quotes, finished work, reviews, dust control and guarantees.
The Life of a Popcorn Ceiling: History, Lifespan and Aging
When popcorn ceilings were popular, how long a popcorn ceiling lasts, how the texture ages, and what painting, patching and removal involve.
Building Materials Through the Years
Home construction technology has come a long way since the first residences were built. As people continued to build homes and the list of readily…
What’s the Difference Between a Handyman and a Contractor?
As you’ve been searching for the right person to take care of your drywall repair, you’ve probably come across a number of listings for local handymen. A…
How New EPA Regulations Affect Popcorn Removal
In the 1980s, the Environmental Protection Agency released the Clean Air Act, outlawing the use of “spray-applied surfacing asbestos-containing materials”…
Popcorn Ceiling Removal: How the Process Works, Step by Step
How popcorn ceiling removal works: testing, protecting the room, scraping, drywall repair, refinishing and paint, plus what surprises homeowners.
How to Hide a Popcorn Ceiling: 3 Options vs. Removing It
How to cover a popcorn ceiling with drywall, planks or ceiling tiles, what painting it does, and how covering compares with removing the popcorn.
Dirty Walls? Here’s Why You Need to Clean Them
Every surface in your home can, and will, get dirty at some point in time - it’s simply a fact of life. Especially if you live in a household with…
Mold on Drywall: When to Clean It and When to Replace It
When mold can be cleaned and when moldy drywall must be replaced, why the moisture gets fixed first, and how to keep mold from coming back.
Why Your Drywall Patch Shows, and How to Make It Disappear
Why a drywall patch still shows after painting, from ridges and flashing to mismatched texture, and how to blend the patch into the wall.
How to Help a Friend or Neighbor After a House Fire
Ask any homeowner if they are expecting their house to burn down today, and they’ll tell you no. Fires are sneaky and unforgiving in that way: no one…