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 ...

If you're considering lowering a ceiling, self build expert Mark Stevenson takes you through the pros, cons and implications ...

Have you been quietly dreading the arrival of colder weather? Home heating costs take a big bite out of budgets in ordinary circumstances. With grocery and other necessary expenses still hovering at ...

Think light and bright—and break out the paint brush! Your paint color picks do more than set the mood for your room. They can create an optical illusion to make your room look bigger, smaller, cozier ...

A quick household adjustment can improve comfort and help you save on heating costs this season. According to home maintenance and HVAC experts, reversing the direction of your home's ceiling fans is ...

You can stay cool this summer while also saving some serious cash. A ceiling fan can make a room feel up to 4 degrees cooler, so you can dial back your air conditioning without sacrificing comfort.

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. High ceilings come with many benefits, like ...

LANDIS — The Landis Board of Aldermen approved a request to lower the ceiling in the fire chief’s office during its regularly-scheduled meeting on Monday. The project consists of placing a ...

The ceiling, or the fifth wall, as it’s referred to in design circles, is a decorators’ best-kept secret. “Personally, I abhor statement walls, unless the statement wall is the ceiling,” says designer ...

Incorporating bold, bright colors in your home is one of the top home design trends of the 2020s. While many homeowners are adding pops of color through furnishing, funky wallpaper, bold murals or ...