greetings. i am moving along with my bathroom remodel. i have had to replace some drywall. how do i get the same texture on the walls as in the rest of my bathroom. the bathroom is rather large. This is a builders grade level house that was built about 8 years ago. the wall texture is nothing fancy...looks like it possible could have been rolled on even. i have seen a method where you get the consistency of the compound more liquidy and use a paint roller to put it on? will this method work? any recommmendations? can i do this over painted drywall for a uniform look?

As part of a remodeling project we are turning our attached garage into a combination living/dining room and while we could simply keep the ceiling height constant throughout the house, I think it would really make a huge difference if we raised the ceiling over the space (approximately 13'-6" x 23'-6") up to the rafters. I've been told that conversions like these are relatively easy to do, but I don't want to end up with a sagging roof/bowing walls as a result. Here is a rough representation of what I have: [ATTACH=CONFIG]42595[/ATTACH] And here is what I'd like to do: [ATTACH=CONFIG]42596[/ATTACH] I've gotten conflicting advice on whether or not I would need a true ridge beam in order to accomplish this. Some say yes, some say that upgrading the collar ties to 2 x 8s and bolting them would suffice. Also noted is the need to sister the existing rafters for the purposes of making room for insulation and lighting. Any other pitfalls to watch out for in a project like this?