When you think of drop ceilings, you probably think of office buildings, school classrooms, or shopping centers, but there are some situations where you might want a drop ceiling in your home and, ...

Question: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but no wiring is up there. I would like to add decorative box beams and run the wiring through them. How can I do this?

Dear James: I like older styles and décor, especially some decorative metal ceilings. Can I still get the metal materials, and is the project suitable for do-it-yourselfers? — Greg C. Dear Greg: The ...

The fear of being zapped into next week—or beyond—keeps even some intrepid do-it-yourselfers away from electrical work. Generally speaking, that's wise, because messing with electricity can be lethal.

Ceiling cornices are the design flair that elevate your room on a budget without being too distracting. Ceiling and baseboard trim have the definite potential to improve the appearance of any room in ...

A professional installer reveals everything you need to know about installing in-ceiling speakers for Dolby Atmos height effects or music. As I started going through the list of questions, I realized ...