Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...

In one of our first projects as budding do-it-yourselfers, we installed acoustical tiles on a pockmarked ceiling that was well beyond repair. The new tiles transformed the room, making the ceiling a ...

The revival of the Victorian-era tin ceiling is providing a modern-day, decorative flourish that is getting many home owners to look up. Tin ceilings can add drama to a home's ceiling. Coming in a ...

A HUNDRED years ago, tin ceilings were the way to go for two reasons: The fire-proof plates provided a quick fix for cracking plaster, plus they were very, very cheap. These days, it’s charm, not ...