Dear Jim: My children have finished school and left, so I want to remodel for more openness and energy efficiency. I plan to knock out some walls and add ceiling box beams. How can I install the box ...

Man repairing or renovating wood ceiling, preparing to install beams. - Knape/Getty Images If a smooth drywall ceiling feels a bit too polished for your taste, there's one upgrade that instantly warms ...

Whether you opt for paint, wallpaper, or another technique, you won't regret paying a bit of attention to the ceiling. Payal Bansal, the founder of Payal Bansal Interior Design, explains how unique ...

Question: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but no wiring is up there. I would like to add decorative box beams and run the wiring through them. How can I do this?

No matter the look of a room’s interior or the style of the decor, exposed ceiling beams can add depth and warmth to a home’s ambiance. The trend is more than a decor choice. Starter homes with ...

In spite of the hours one spends redecorating a room, the largest visible surface, the ceiling, is often overlooked. But install decorative beams, and that ceiling suddenly enhances the room and sets ...

We've all been faced with that cookie-cutter room where the only "architectural details" are openings for a couple doors and windows (you might be sitting in one as you read this). Solutions for ...

Dear Andy: This is an excellent idea for adding lighting and a fan to a room without access to existing wiring. Even if you did not need access to electrical wiring, adding box beams can be an ...