Here's a way to install a tongue-and-groove ceiling without damaging the wood. Set a board in place. Then with a scrap piece of tongue-and-groove stock as a block, give the board a firm tap. This ...

I was thrilled to learn that the homeowners of a porch addition project from last fall were so thoroughly enjoying the new space that they wanted me to finish the interior walls and ceiling. After ...

When you're ready for a ceiling refresh, don't overlook one trend enjoying a well-deserved comeback. Natural details permeate today's most popular interior styles, giving tongue and groove wood ...

If you’re a fan of modern farmhouse style or simply watch a lot of decorating shows on TV, you’re undoubtedly aware of the resurgence of wall paneling. Unlike the dark and dreary look of the 1960s and ...

Between drifting snow and big storms that hit the house sideways, even covered porches take a beating. The hardest hit are traditional, solid surface, tongue-and-groove floors without gaps for ...

What do you get when you cross two designers, an exuberant toddler and a 1908 Foursquare? A drawer full of sketches, endless house projects and lots of baby gates. Throw in the fact that Ken Wiesler ...

Ceilings are the Rodney Dangerfield of homes. They get no respect. But there are plenty of easy ways to make over this oft-overlooked area, from the quirky charm of ...

A covered porch floor is more durable than those open to the elements. Floors exposed to moisture will expand in place, leading to wood rot if not addressed. To make an exposed porch more weather ...