How to Keep Your Exterior Paint Looking New in Florida
How to make exterior paint last in Florida: prep, the right finish for siding and trim, cleaning, mildew, chalking and blistering, and early touch-ups.
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.
Holes in the Ceiling: What Causes Them and How to Fix Them
What causes holes in a ceiling, from tiny pinholes and nail pops to water damage, pests and a foot through the drywall, and how each is repaired.
New Ceilings Is Painting Homes for Heroes
As Americans, each of us is extremely proud of and grateful for the sacrifices our military members make each day. Through their brave efforts in service…
How to Repair Water Stains and Water-Damaged Drywall
How to tell if water-damaged drywall can be saved, how to seal a water stain so it won't bleed through, and how damaged drywall is replaced.
Repairing Drywall Damage From Pets: Scratches, Chews, Holes
How to repair drywall that dogs and cats have scratched, chewed or dug through, from shallow scratches to chewed corners and holes.
Skip Trowel Ceilings: What They Look Like and Where They Fit
What a skip trowel ceiling is, how it's applied by hand, which rooms and home styles it suits, and how it compares to smooth and sprayed textures.
Painting a Ceiling After Popcorn Removal: How the Pros Do It
How to paint a ceiling after popcorn removal: let the drywall dry, repair and refinish, use a stain-blocking primer, and paint in even coats.
Should I Get Smooth or Textured Ceilings?
Smooth or textured ceiling? How each looks, what it hides, how it handles light and upkeep, and which finish fits your home, plus popcorn ceilings.
How to Remove or Cover Stains on a Popcorn Ceiling
How to deal with water, grease and smoke stains on a popcorn ceiling: find the leak, lighten the stain, seal it with stain blocker, or remove the popcorn.
Buying a Home With Popcorn Ceilings: What to Know
Buying a home with popcorn ceilings? What to check before you close: asbestos testing, water stains, painted popcorn and budgeting for removal.
Why Remove a Popcorn Ceiling? The Reasons That Matter
Why homeowners remove popcorn ceilings: the dated look, dust, stains, darker rooms and asbestos in older homes, plus what popcorn does well.
Do I Need to Remove Popcorn From My Closet Ceilings?
Whether to remove popcorn from closet ceilings when you redo the rest of the house: what's involved, when it's worth it, and other options.