Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This photo provided by Ashton Woods shows a residential family room with natural wood beams as part of the ceiling in the Ashton ...

Ceilings often are taken for granted in remodeling but varying the height in different rooms can change the entire personality of a home. “Even if you’re working with an existing home, ceilings are ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

A basement with a low ceiling can feel more like a cramped cave than a usable part of your home. Many homeowners simply ...

When homeowners plan remodeling projects and new home construction, they consider floors, walls and finishes. Few look upward to consider the impact they can get from the right ceiling treatment. From ...

The ceiling — sometimes referred to as a room's fifth wall — often gets short shrift in decorating schemes. Walls and furnishings take center stage while the acreage overhead receives a coat of ...