Ceiling How To & DIY

Want to remove your dated popcorn ceiling? Read our guide to decide between scraping, covering, or skimming.

If you’re tired of the same old flat surface or dealing with a ceiling full of imperfections, repairs, or uneven surfaces, a textured ceiling may be the way to go. Texture can add character and depth to the room, making it an excellent final touch on a renovation project.

Follow this guide to add character to your home using decorative wood ceiling beams. We break down the installation process, cost, and more.

A step-by-step guide to help you choose the right ceiling fan for your space and put it into place.

One wide swath of color can create a fresh, clean look that highlights a room’s best assets

How to put a fresh face on brown, blistered, water-damaged drywall

These modern versions of old world home accents give the same look without the wait (or cost).

In an act of upside-down residential archaeology, the This Old House TV crew reveals—and rebuilds—historical plaster details entombed above a false ceiling

TOH general contractor Tom Silva shows how new designs and better flashing make for a watertight roof window

Highlighting the transition between walls and ceiling, this decorative trim adds character to even the plainest rooms

Embossed metal panels give your ceilings an authentic vintage look

Add character to plain rooms with crown molding, baseboards, wainscoting and more

A clever installation method that'll improve your outlook

In less than a weekend, turn your blank ceiling into an architectural showpiece of pressed metal.

Gussy up your porch in time for outdoor entertaining with this guide to installing a beadboard porch ceiling.

From measuring to cutting to coping, discover how to easily install crown molding and add sculptural interest to your rooms.

A single length of molding spanning a wall is best, but when you have to use a second piece, use this technique to hide the gap