Popcorn ceilings were a design staple in the 1970s, used as an inexpensive way to add texture, hide imperfections, and muffle sound. Today, they're still present in old homes and used in some new ...

If your home still has popcorn ceilings, you're definitely not alone. This bumpy, textured ceiling style was incredibly popular from the 1950s through the '90s, so it's not uncommon to find it still ...

"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 ...

popcorn ceiling with square frosted glass light fixture - Your Photo Quest/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nubby popcorn ceilings were once a common way to add ...

Textured ceilings have long shaped how homes look and sound, but not all finishes behave the same when it comes to maintenance and and renovation decisions.

Margaret Wack is a freelance writer covering home improvement, personal finance and other topics. She has written for brands and publications including Angi, Homeadvisor, Thumbtack, WSJ Buy Side, US ...