Textured ceilings have long shaped how homes look and sound, but not all finishes behave the same when it comes to maintenance and and renovation decisions.

Here's what to do when your popcorn ceiling harbors dust, cobwebs, mold, or mildew. Textured ceilings, commonly known as popcorn ceilings, were popularized in the 1950s and 1960s. They have come in ...