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How to remove popcorn ceiling that has been painted?
Quilter2 Quilter2 Answered 6 days ago

Does having a paint over a popcorn ceiling change how I'd remove the popcorn ceiling?

Vinyl plank flooring vs pergo (laminate)
Lynn Turnbull Lynn Turnbull Answered 7 days ago

I currently have stinky dirty carpeting in my living room and I want to replace it with a durable flooring that can stand up to dogs and kids.

What paint can I use for linoleum flooring?
Candice Cleaver Candice Cleaver Answered on Sep 05, 2023

I'm currently in the process of rejuvenating our youth club's game room, and one aspect that requires attention is the linoleum flooring.I'm interested in exploring s... See more

How can I update a curved ceiling?
Mary Dodge Mary Dodge Answered on Sep 04, 2023

My 1940s colonial home has dormer windows. So, on the inside, the builders created a sloping curve in all of the upstairs rooms to accommodate the angle. Any suggesti... See more

How do you smooth out a rough ceiling. Thicker than a popcorn ceiling
Ginnie Clayton Ginnie Clayton Answered on Sep 04, 2023

My husband did this ceiling years ago and now I want it smooth cannot paint it because it is too rough.

Updating a Dropped Ceiling
Rhoda V Rhoda V Answered on Sep 04, 2023

I'm renovating a 1979 fixer upper and have a dropped ceiling in the downstairs den. The tiles are probably original and I will eventually replace them with something... See more

How do I smooth out my overly textured ceiling?
Ruth R Wisner Ruth R Wisner Answered on Sep 03, 2023

Back sometime in the mid 1980s my ceiling was textured with LOTS of plaster, using a pouncing motion with a plastic bag. Instead of a light texturing, the ceiling is ... See more

How do I update a sunshine ceiling without damaging it?
Janice Murray Janice Murray Answered on Sep 03, 2023

I would like to remove it and do something with the ceiling without damaging the surrounding area and put a new light fixture up.

How can I put plastic lattice on ceiling and make it stay & look good?
Dee Alcorn Dee Alcorn Answered on Sep 03, 2023

The ceiling is light blue with clouds painted on and is a textured finish

How to put up crown molding with a sloped ceiling?
Stephanie Minkus Stephanie Minkus Answered on Sep 03, 2023

I'd love to put crown molding up (after I paint the walls and the shelves above the fireplace, previous owners painted EVERYTHING the same yellowish cream color). But... See more

Area rug under dining room table?
Donna Naughton Donna Naughton Answered on Sep 03, 2023

We are having new hardwood floors put in our dining and living rooms. Should we put an area rug under the dining room table?

Help,did I buy the wrong color living room rug,furniture?
Sandraapostoles Sandraapostoles Answered on Sep 03, 2023

Costly light,powdery blue rug, one cream color chair,stripe cream,taupe,color settee and a taupe recliner.How can I make it come together?My walls are light gray.We t... See more

How do I change the colors in my new Persian rug to look antique?
Manya Manya Answered on Sep 03, 2023

I have a new Persian rug that has very vibrant colours. I love to change it in order to look old, aged, antique and faded.any ideas.....of a technique ?thank you in a... See more

Help! Popcorn ceiling and walls! Hate!!
Shannon McFarling Shannon McFarling Answered on Aug 20, 2023

How remove popcorn ceiling/walls? Do I have to drywall over everything? It was done to hide cracks from an old home.

Need help with popcorn ceiling pillowing on 18 inch joists
Needhelpwithhouse Needhelpwithhouse Answered on Aug 19, 2023

Our house has asbestos popcorn ceiling and it's pillowing between the joists. In the rooms (bathroom, kitchen, laundry room) with no popcorn ceiling, there is absolut... See more

Use caulking fill floor gaps and liquid Nails to re-adhere baseboards?
Tmichel Tmichel Answered on Aug 12, 2023

Two Questions??It’s been along time since I’ve be on here…Any ideas on best caulking to use on gap between the bottom of the drywall to the subfloor… So I rem... See more

Flooring choices for mobile home
J J Answered on Aug 09, 2023

Have a 30 year old mobile home that we will keep for 2-3 more years before selling. Not sure I want to invest $5-6,000 for laminate throughout. What about vinyl in la... See more

Transitioning hardwood floor to tile floor-is there a better way?
Dy Dy Answered on Aug 09, 2023

We recently installed hardwood floors. The installers used a wide trim between rooms. I think it cheapens the look of the hardwood. Is there another, better looking ... See more

What is under there?!
GritandGlamour GritandGlamour Answered on Aug 09, 2023

Can someone tell me what to expect and prepare and tell me just to go for it!? So we bought our first "new" house and from the deed I found in the creepy basement I k... See more

Vinyl plank flooring vs pergo type laminate.
Dee Dee Answered on Aug 09, 2023

I have laminate in my den that we installed in 2010. It is Lawson Laminate and it still looks brand spanking new, no scratches no gaps. Problem is they do not make t... See more

How can I get rid of steam mop burn mark on laminate flooring?
David Nguyen David Nguyen Answered on Aug 09, 2023

I left a Swiffer steam mop running in one place while I had to take a call for 10 minutes. The next day I notice this rectangular yellow-ish swiffer shaped burn mark ... See more

How to protect rugs from heavy furniture?
Sarah Sarah Answered on Jul 24, 2023

I'd love to hear your experiences with protecting rugs from heavy furniture. What methods have you tried, and how well did they work? Are furniture pads or rug underl... See more