Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two men installing ceiling tiles on dropped ceiling - Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock Whether you're trying to make your unfinished ...

In planning a basement remodel, your goal is to carve out living space that feels comfortable and looks like a natural extension of your home. As you explore design ideas for your basement remodeling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A drop ceiling—also known as a suspended ceiling—conceals the plumbing or electrical work running overhead while allowing easy ...

Basements don't exactly have the most stellar design reputation. They're often thought of as dank and dingy with dark corners and a mysteriously musty smell no one can quite pinpoint. But if you've ...

What is a drop ceiling? Are there options for replacing one? Drop ceilings consist of a metal grid that hangs from the ceiling joists and holds panels of various shapes, sizes and materials. They’re ...

Question: My wife and I bought a new home last year from a major builder. Boy, have thing changed since my last new home about 30 years ago! The Building Code is vastly different, as are the modern ...

If a home has a basement, 99.9 percent of the time the ceiling will more than likely be cluttered with various cables and wires, plumbing runs, ductwork and any other mechanical system components that ...

Acoustical ceiling tiles in tracks, also called suspended ceilings, aren’t likely to be the first choice in your formal living room. There have been improvements, including more variety in patterns ...

A damper is essentially a round plate within the circular duct that closes off the ventilation, primarily used in unfinished ...

It’s easy to find advice on decorating nearly every inch of your home. Kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, baths – even mudrooms and closets get attention. But the lowly basement gets short shrift.