Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

Paint tricks for low ceilings can help make a room feel larger and more open, or more cozy and intimate, without feeling claustrophobic. Just by smartly using color, you can create the illusion of ...

Q: We had a kitchen addition put on our home about 10 years ago. Decisions were made that now have us slapping our foreheads. My wife wanted a smooth ceiling with no texture whatsoever, which is ...

Popcorn ceilings are ugly and drab, but ubiquitous in homes built from the 50's through the 80's. Here is a simple solution to remove this unwanted feature. Popcorn ceiling is a spray-on ceiling ...

Stanford researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering ...

Cozy rooms for rest: Color drenching can have a calming effect, given its low-contrast. Use this to your advantage, and apply color drenching in rooms where a slow, even sleepy pace is a good thing, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Making home improvements doesn’t always require significant renovations — or major expense. Sometimes small changes can make a big difference. After years of ...