A drop ceiling—also known as a suspended ceiling—conceals the plumbing or electrical work running overhead while allowing easy access to those elements in the future, should any adjustments or repairs ...

Unfinished basement ceilings have a few issues. They're not pretty to look at, with all of the heating and cooling ducts, ...

Question: We are looking to do a light remodel of our walkout basement, where we have our TV and where my husband diligently practices his guitar. I am usually upstairs in a more quiet Zen zone. The ...

If your latest renovation project includes a new ceiling, don't panic at the thought of overhead drywall work. In the right situation, a suspended ceiling offers some real advantages over the ...

Layers of Light To get started with some basement lighting ideas, you first need to plan out your different layers of light. Use multiple sources of light to make a dark and windowless basement more ...

Q-I`m interested in installing a suspended ceiling in my basement rec room. Do you have any helpful hints for a do-it-yourselfer taking on this type of project for the first time? A-The main thing a ...

I’ve shared in past columns the wonderful time I’m having helping my son with projects around his house. For several weekends now we have spent hours of quality time together while finishing his ...

Q: I wonder if ceiling insulation in a basement does any good. The basement is not heated and gets chilly in winter. The ceiling is insulated with 9 inches of fiberglass batting that was once covered ...