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?

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 ...

The fear of being zapped into next week—or beyond—keeps even some intrepid do-it-yourselfers away from electrical work. Generally speaking, that's wise, because messing with electricity can be lethal.

Ceiling cornices are the design flair that elevate your room on a budget without being too distracting. Ceiling and baseboard trim have the definite potential to improve the appearance of any room in ...

When you walk into a store or some other commercial building and look up at the ceiling and see something that looks akin to a tic-tac-toe board, chances are you are looking at a suspended ceiling. It ...

Installing a ceiling fan transforms any room into a more comfortable, energy-efficient space while adding both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Whether you're upgrading an existing light fixture or ...