One of the biggest DIY questions is how to remove popcorn ceilings. Once the "groovy" feature of '70s and '80s homes, popcorn ceilings are now passé. The problem is that many of them contain asbestos, particularly those installed before 1980. While the standard advice...
Have you ever tried to repair a cracked ceiling or wall? I love drywall compound—it slathers on and makes that great swipe. It covers anything in its path! So why, when I've completely covered the crack, does it come back? And, moving on to drywall 201, why can't I...
The days are definitely shorter, which has me thinking about natural light and how to get more of it. With studies showing that people “perform” better under natural light settings, I decided to make mention of a cool concept that’s starting to filter into residential...
Please beware if you are doing any tile work and relying on spray sealers. There has been a mandatory recall of Stand 'n Seal Spray-On Grout Sealer. The cans were sold through Home Depot and should be returned to the retailer for a full refund. The dangerous compounds...
Being a city dweller, I can tell you how much fun it is to live with urban noise—especially when your next door neighbor is an aspiring musician. I love music but after four months of my neighbor struggling to master the opening lines to "Satisfaction," I'm not...
I've often heard the adage, "Measure twice, cut once" but it doesn't seem to apply to me. I have the unique ability to measure something two hundred times and still mess it up. Very frustrating, especially when cutting holes in something bulky like drywall. Messing up...
