Everyone wants to have a beautiful home--a home they feel good about living in, one that's a pleasure to invite others into. That's why most homeowners are constantly looking for ways to add style and elegance. Many of the projects we think about doing are too expensive--renovating a kitchen or bath or installing new flooring, for example.

Fortunately there are improvements you can make to your home that don't cost an arm and a leg! Adding a ceiling fan or upgraded lighting can make a big difference. One simple and inexpensive project most people can easily afford is to remove the popcorn from their ceiling.

Few things make a house feel more dated than a popcorn ceiling. They may have been the rage in the '70s, but now they're out of style. They collect dust and spiderwebs and are difficult to clean. As a result, they often make rooms seem darker and dingier than they would normally feel.

If you're looking to modernize your home and increase the style factor, upgrading your ceilings is a simple do-it-yourself project that can really make a difference. And if you're trying to sell your house in today's challenging market, you need every advantage you can get that improves your chances of success.

You have options.

You can pay someone to come in and resurface the ceilings, but it will cost hundreds of dollars per room. However, there's another option, a better alternative you should consider. You can do it yourself for a fraction of what you'd pay someone else!

If you need to give your home a shot in the arm, this is the perfect place to start! You can get step-by-step instructions for removing popcorn, learn about asbestos, learn about ceiling fans, or get ideas for new ceiling treatments here.