Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A drop ceiling—also known as a suspended ceiling—conceals the plumbing or electrical work running overhead while allowing easy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This article will explain how to install suspended ceiling tiles in your home or office. The installation process requires no ...

Dear James: We live in an older house and one of the rooms has cracks in the plaster ceiling that keep coming back. We are going to use the room for a home theater. Would a drop tile ceiling be a good ...

When you walk into a store or some other commercial building and look up at the ceiling and see something that looks akin to a tic-tac-toe board, chances are you are looking at a suspended ceiling. It ...

Whether you're trying to make your unfinished basement more welcoming or are fully finishing your lower level, covering the ...

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, ...

Dear James: One room has recurring cracks in the plaster ceiling. Instead of more repairs, is it wise to add a dropped tile ceiling to use it as a home theater? — Gary K. Dear Gary: Once cracks start ...

Suspended ceilings in commercial buildings have grown in purpose and importance over the past few decades. At one time, they provided a grid for installing fluorescent troffers and created an overhead ...

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 ...