An empty room with drop ceiling lights, large windows, and a whiteboard on one wall - Nicholas J Klein/Shutterstock When you think of drop ceilings, you probably think of office buildings, school ...

A drop ceiling—also known as a suspended ceiling—conceals the plumbing or electrical work running overhead while allowing easy access to those elements in the future, should any adjustments or repairs ...

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 ...

Dear Jim: I like recessed lights, but I hear they are leaky and inefficient. Are there new types which are more efficient? How do I install one properly in an insulated ceiling? – Drew H. Dear Drew: ...