"You know what's a fun DIY weekend project? Scraping my popcorn ceilings!" said no one, ever. Between testing your popcorn ceilings for asbestos and enduring the subsequent avalanche of falling debris ...

If you've watched any HGTV, I know you've heard on countless occasions a potential home buyer or flipper complain about outdated popcorn ceilings. These textured ceilings were incredibly popular ...

Popcorn ceilings are so outdated that they are a bit of an eyesore. The 1980s was last time this interior design choice was popular, so they have not been on trend for decades. As a result, many ...

Popcorn ceilings, otherwise known as textured ceilings or cottage cheese ceilings, were popular in homes from the '50s to the '80s, eventually trailing off at the end of the '90s. Their name is pretty ...

The ceilings have a "popcorn" finish, which I'm sure contains asbestos. The complex was built in the early '70s. Should I have a HazMat service evaluate or just bring in a contractor to remove the old ...

Q: My husband and I live in a high-rise condo on Russian Hill in San Francisco, which we bought in 1975 and have updated over the years. However we have not tackled the popcorn ceiling problem. The ...

Popcorn-textured ceilings are generally disliked by renters and homeowners, who often search for simple, mess-free ways to remove them. That said, you don't necessarily have to get rid of them ...

If you have one or more popcorn ceilings in your home, you understand how difficult it can be to maintain and clean this type of material. This style of ceiling design, known for its textured ...

Popcorn ceilings, the nubby bane of many homeowners, became popular after World War II. They were easy to create, added interest to a room, and covered minor flaws in the ceiling. Scraping the texture ...

Plus, how to prevent chipping and stains on bluestone stairs. Send your home improvement questions to homerepair@globe.com. Q. We had a popcorn ceiling installed in our kitchen when we moved into our ...