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TAMPA, Fla. – It’s not the schedule. The Patriots showed a lot in Sunday’s nail-biting, toe-tapping, heart-stopping, sweat-beading 28-23 win over the Buccaneers. But most of all, they proved that ...

Popcorn ceilings were a design staple in the 1970s, used as an inexpensive way to add texture, hide imperfections, and muffle sound. Today, they're still present in old homes and used in some new ...

If you own an older home, chances are you've looked up at a popcorn ceiling and wished it would just disappear. This textured look was once considered stylish, but now it mostly makes a room feel ...

A white popcorn ceiling and a ceiling vent. - ecbphotos/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Popcorn ceilings can give a room an outdated and unattractive appearance, ...