Q–Is there any way, other than sanding, to remove a textured paint from the walls of my house? A–I assume you want to smooth the surface. Some professionals smooth over the texture by troweling on a ...

If you want to give your home a welcoming, lived-in look, a little bit of texture can go a long way. A bouclé sofa or high-piled rug is an easy and obvious touch, but for allover charm, why not take ...