Q:I installed track lighting four years ago when we bought the house. They have several bulbs in each fixture, all 50W halogen bulbs. The main fixture above the island has eight bulbs. Recently I ...

Ever glanced up and caught your popcorn ceiling looking like it's been chain-smoking in secret? Popcorn ceilings, while great at hiding imperfections and dampening sound, can be real dust and stain ...

Editor’s note: This column originally was published July 24, 2004. I was in a 30-year-old rancher this week that had distinct marks on the ceiling, evenly spaced as if they were directly under the ...