Popcorn ceilings (also known as acoustic or stucco ceilings) were the undisputed standard in residential construction from the late 1950s through the 1980s. Builders loved the heavy, bumpy texture because it was cheap to spray and easily hid glaring imperfections in the drywall. Today, popcorn ceilings are considered one of the biggest aesthetic detriments to […]

There are few home maintenance issues more stress-inducing than looking up and seeing a brown, expanding water stain on your living room ceiling. Whether it is the result of a hidden roof leak, an overflowing upstairs bathtub, or a burst HVAC condensation line, water and drywall are a disastrous combination. Unlike a scuff on a […]

If your home was built before the 1950s, you likely do not have modern drywall; you have lath and plaster walls. Plaster is a premium, historically significant building material. It offers incredible soundproofing, superior fire resistance, and a rock-hard, handcrafted finish that modern drywall simply cannot replicate. However, plaster repair is a dying art. When […]

Whether it was a doorknob thrown open too hard, a heavy TV mount ripping out of the studs, or a plumber cutting an access panel to fix a leak, holes in your drywall are an unavoidable part of homeownership. While structural damage like a sagging ceiling requires emergency intervention, a hole in the wall is […]