Dark wall paneling with grooves, so popular in the ’60s and ’70s, is being phased out by many homeowners because it robs rooms of precious natural light. While the thought of trading dark, dingy and ...

If you have an older house festooned with this 1970s staple, here’s how to remove it or cover it up. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has tackled a wide range of ...