Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two men installing ceiling tiles on dropped ceiling - Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock Whether you're trying to make your unfinished ...

Want to make your basement look finished without signing up for the dust, mess, and emotional fatigue of drywall? This step-by-step DIY guide shows you how to install an Armstrong drop ceiling in your ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's time to bring some form to their function. In the balance of form and function, drop ceilings lean heavily toward function.

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? Dear Gary: Once cracks start to develop ...

While suspended, lay-in ceilings have long been the norm in commercial design, the open-plenum ceiling has become trendy and economical, particularly in office and retail environments. However, ...

Q:What is a drop ceiling? Are there options for replacing one? Answer: Drop ceilings consist of a metal grid that hangs from the ceiling joists and holds panels of various shapes, sizes and materials.

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? Dear Greg: The decorative ...