In Part 4 of My Fixer Upper House series, I tackle the messy job of removing popcorn texture from the ceilings and applying a ...

Swap two or three of those for low‑maintenance real plants—snake plants, ZZs, even a hardy pothos. Real foliage purifies air ...

Afterward, wipe the wall with a damp cloth and let it dry completely before applying a primer, skim coat, and paint. Keep in mind that many wallpaper glues are water-based and don't mix well with ...

If plaster surfaces are damaged, skim coat rather than replace them. A plaster expert can ensure a fine, smooth, level, and durable finish that will easily take paint or wallpaper. Be sure to start ...

We explore different types of mozzarella cheese, from burrata to alternative milk varieties, and how each one is best used.

when janitorial staff reported a ceiling collapse, Capt. Kurt Nemeczek said. The collapse involved sections of skim coating and plaster in the auditorium ceiling—not structural components—and was ...