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 ...

Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...

If you don’t mind the ceiling looking like a commercial building, a drop ceiling can be an economical coverup. The project involves installing a grid system and placing ceiling tiles into the openings ...

Embossed tin ceilings, created to mimic the grand plaster ceilings of Europe, offer an ever-changing play of light and shadow not possible with a flat painted ceiling. They originated in the mid-19th ...

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 ...

The revival of the Victorian-era tin ceiling is providing a modern-day, decorative flourish that is getting many home owners to look up. Tin ceilings can add drama to a home's ceiling. Coming in a ...