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 ...

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 ...

An empty room with drop ceiling lights, large windows, and a whiteboard on one wall - Nicholas J Klein/Shutterstock When you think of drop ceilings, you probably think of office buildings, school ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: I’m thinking of finishing my basement. What do I need to know? A: In terms of remodeling or finishing, basements have a lot going for them. The space is already built out structurally, and there is ...