More than a century ago, American builders began using a remarkable mineral product. Mined from a type of serpentine rock, it was natural, abundant and easy to produce, yet its unique properties made ...

Question: My 1970s cottage-cheese acoustic ceiling has been lab-tested and found to contain asbestos. Is it legal for me as a homeowner to remove the acoustic material if I use the proper safety ...

Q: I am a general contractor and recently encountered a situation of interest. While bidding on the remodeling of an older home, I noticed acoustic ceilings in several rooms and advised the owners to ...

Do you get the feeling it’s 1975 when you walk into your house? The gold swag lamps and the mirror-tiled walls were replaced ages ago, but when you look up, are you in the disco era? It’s those ...

Q: According to my home inspector, the popcorn ceilings in the home I'm buying probably contain at least about 3% asbestos. He said this is not a problem, but I'm very concerned and am trying to ...

Removing “cottage cheese” ceilings has become an increasingly popular home improvement project. It’s unanimous: Acoustic ceilings are out and virtually any other finish is in (smooth, textured or wood ...

QDEAR BARRY: According to my home inspector, the popcorn ceilings in the home that I'm buying are about 3 percent asbestos. He said this is not a problem, but I'm very concerned. I now realize that ...

QDEAR BARRY: I have not had a good night's sleep since reading a recent article about asbestos. We've lived in our home for 30 years and have popcorn ceilings. I remember when we hung our swag lamp ...

Few things date your home more than ugly popcorn ceilings, also called stucco ceilings, but more accurately referred to as acoustic ceilings. Popcorn ceilings are bumpy with sprayed or painted on ...