Two men installing ceiling tiles on dropped ceiling - Andrew Angelov/Shutterstock Whether you're trying to make your unfinished basement more welcoming or are fully finishing your lower level, ...

It's time to bring some form to their function. In the balance of form and function, drop ceilings lean heavily toward function. “The pro is that they give you speedy access to your plumbing, ductwork ...

Hooks are normally attached to the structure supporting the drop ceiling (normally the steal beams, not the wire or threaded rod supporing the grid), then cabling run through them. If the drop ceiling ...

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I’ve shared in past columns the wonderful time I’m having helping my son with projects around his house. For several weekends now we have spent hours of quality time together while finishing his ...

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 ...

Though suspended ceilings (above, right) remain the most popular ceiling system option, facility managers report that 17% of their total building square footage still features an open plenum ...