Help! My Ceiling is Caving in!!

Jenn Greenleaf — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:35:30 +0000

Unfortunately, issues with ceilings are more common than they are not. These issues can range anywhere from old age, to water damage, to the original installation being done incorrectly. Whatever your ceiling issues are, it cannot be ignored. You can, however, remedy many of these situations on your own (weekend warriors, here we go!!). Here are some links to lead you down the path of ceiling restoration:

Working above your head is not going to be fun, so be prepared for some sore shoulders and an aching back. You are also going to make a huge mess if the need to tear down the entire ceiling comes into play, so be sure to clear the room out and rent a dumpster. Because electrical wires may be present, be sure all breakers are shut off before demolition begins. Good luck and be safe!

How to Paint a Textured Ceiling

Jenn Greenleaf — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:27:00 +0000

Do you have a textured ceiling that needs some sprucing up? Are you tired of looking at a white textured ceiling, and would rather have some color up there?

Be warned: this home improvement project will make your muscles sore even if you have an extension rod attached to your paint roller. Try to involve some friends or family members (who don’t mind having sore muscles) to help speed the process along.

Here are some links to lead you through the process:

Be sure to have plenty of drop clothes and that you’re wearing clothes you don’t particularly care about. And, as pictured in the left, consider wearing a hat so you don’t have to spend hours scrubbing it out of your hair!

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Help! My Ceiling is Caving in!!

How to Paint a Textured Ceiling