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 ...

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Gene Austin is retiring. This is his last column. Q. Some shingles blew off our roof in a storm and we had a leak that left a water stain on a bedroom ceiling. The roof has since been repaired and we ...

CEILINGS tend to receive the least amount of attention when it comes to decorating. Because of their inaccessibility, ceilings often get overlooked when redecorating. Painting ceilings can be hard ...

There's nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to make a room feel like new, but how many people feel comfortable and confident about painting a room themselves? The process can seem tedious, time ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s a DIY task that most people think requires no skill, but ...

Perched on scaffolding in the 1860 Victorian home, Leslee Ost Mayo painstakingly applied muted colors to the intricate design on the high ceiling. Admittedly afraid of heights, Mayo kept her eyes to ...