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

In spite of the hours one spends redecorating a room, the largest visible surface, the ceiling, is often overlooked. But install decorative beams, and that ceiling suddenly enhances the room and sets ...

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 ...

Dear Jim: My children have finished school and left, so I want to remodel for more openness and energy efficiency. I plan to knock out some walls and add ceiling box beams. How can I install the box ...

Installing a ceiling fan transforms any room into a more comfortable, energy-efficient space while adding both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Whether you're upgrading an existing light fixture or ...

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 ...

Here’s a coffered ceiling disclaimer: They may cause an overwhelming desire to dress in formalwear—even for a night in. Interior designer Joyce Huston of Decorilla recalls a coffered ceiling ...