Those stick-'em-on hooks are perfect for holiday decorating. Here's where they work best, plus how to make sure they don't leave a trace.

Do the scrape test Before you start removing the old popcorn texture, do a simple scrape test in a small area of the ceiling.

As Jeff Thorman homerenovisiondiy demonstrates, fixing a fist-size hole in your drywall doesn’t have to require cutting patches and installing backing. All you need for this fix is some drywall mud, a ...