Whether you're trying to make your unfinished basement more welcoming or are fully finishing your lower level, covering the ceiling is often part of the project. Drop ceilings may come to mind when ...

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 ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

The suspended ceiling is the favoured option when finishing a basement or lower level, because it allows on-going access to the services strewn amidst the floor joists of the upper level. Should the ...