Building & Remodeling

Stucco, or popcorn, ceilings were quite popular--in the 1970s. Today, they are outdated and do not look good in any room. Removing the stucco can be a difficult job to tackle, but it can be done....

When kitchen cupboard space begins to grow thin, you must search for additional storage solutions. One elegant and functional choice is a ceiling-mounted rack for holding your assorted pots and...

Wall paper can improve the look of any room, but is difficult to remove. This is especially true when the wall paper is on the ceiling. Removing wall paper from a ceiling requires using some...

As innovations in the building industry grow, you, the homeowner, are empowered to do your own minor electrical work. Always check local building codes before tackling a project involving the...

A water damaged ceiling can be a real eyesore. Once you've found and repaired the source of the water damage, it's time to cover the stains, damaged plaster and peeling ceiling surfaces. You don't...

Many walls in your home may have a painted texture that adds to your overall décor. However, mildew, humidity or just old, peeling paint may cause your wall texture to chip off after some...

Ceiling tiles are sold in various types, such as tin, that come in panels typically secured to the ceiling with nails and sometimes screws. Tin ceilings can come in various shades, such as copper...

Although decorative ceiling tiles are often called antique tin ceiling tiles, most of them aren't actually made from tin, but made with an aluminum alloy instead (see Reference 1). They are often...

Attaching a ceiling fan to a concrete ceiling will take slightly longer than installing the fan to standard framing, due to the special concrete fasteners needed to hang the fan. The concrete...

Cork is great natural sound dampeners due to its cellular structure. It is made up of millions of 14-sided cells that form a honeycomb of sound-absorbent material that is durable, sustainable and...

The problem with refinishing a wood ceiling is that when you sand the wood, you get a face full of wood dust and particles. The good news is that you can refinish your wood ceiling with minimal...

Cutting vents in the floor and ceiling requires some measuring, climbing in the attic space and crawling under the house. When done properly vents are functional and blend into the room décor...

Remodeling a home is a big project and can be overwhelming at first. Though you may want to do everything at once, it is important to renovate your home room by room. When it comes to remodeling a...

Going through the process of finishing a basement ceiling can be tedious. With the industrial-look design, which is is gaining in popularity, the unfinished ceiling is left exposed and painted,...

A power distribution box mounted in the ceiling can provide electricity to ceiling fans, chandeliers and recessed fixtures. Some electrical upgrade jobs around the home should only be done by...

Installing wallboard, or drywall, can be physically demanding and is labor intensive. The typical job often requires two people to properly hang the drywall and secure it to metal or wood studs....

Proper airflow to and from a bathroom is crucial to the unending fight against mold and mildew formation. Steam in a bathroom raises the humidity, a condition in which mold and mildew flourish. An...

For a ceiling that is cracked and possibly stained, a good method is to re-cover the entire ceiling with a new layer of drywall. By re-covering the entire surface of the ceiling it allows you to...

Adding a room to your house is an excellent way to increase its value, and the pleasure you derive from the house. One of the main steps to this is building non-load bearing interior walls.

A way to save cabinet space is by storing pots and pans on a hanging kitchen rack. Kitchen racks are designed to fit eight to nine foot ceilings. Kitchen racks are typically metal and come in a...

When you are undertaking a remodel project it may sometimes be necessary to cut through the walls to make an opening, such as a doorway or window or even embedded cabinets or shelves. In this...

A drop ceiling is composed of a metal grid and ceiling panels. They can be installed in a variety of spaces, including basements laundry rooms or any space where you would like to conceal faults...

Installing a flush mount ceiling light with a screw-on glass cover is not as difficult as it may seem. These fixtures can be very inexpensive and are available in a wide variety of styles, from...

It's amazing how construction tools keep advancing every year, yet contractors still can't build a square home. Crown molding is one of the most difficult of the interior trim moldings to install,...

Columns come in many shapes and sizes. They can be round or square, tapered or straight and fluted or non-fluted. The diameter can vary widely and is subject to personal taste. Capitals and bases...

The ceiling is the most important area of your home to insulate. Insulating your ceiling will reduce the heat flow and make your home weather-tight. This is the most cost efficient way to put less...

An old cracked and sagging plaster ceiling is unsightly and can ruin the appeal of even a well-kept house. Over the years, plaster does deteriorate and can begin to separate from the wood lathe...

Ceiling tiles come in many styles that can be affixed and removed using a variety of materials and methods. One way to secure them is to use glue or adhesive. When tiles start to show their age or...

In this article we will go over great step by step Drywall Tips for installation and tell you how to avoid the most commonly made mistakes.

Both function and beauty play a role in the selection of light fixtures for a new home. Poor lighting sources make normal activities difficult and darken the entire home, detracting from its...

Bedrooms are a room that seems to appear out of date rather quickly. Luckily, there are quick and easy ways to bring a bedroom style up to speed. Here’s how to update your bedroom in a flash.

CertainTeed drywall is sometimes considered the perfect interior surfacing product for use on interior ceilings and walls. Once it has been installed, finished and primed, this type of wall...

If you are like most people living under a "popcorn" textured ceiling, you have developed a serious case of smooth ceiling envy over the last decade. If your ceiling was textured after 1980 then...

A drop ceiling might be viewed, as a more complicated solution than drywall but in reality drop ceilings are not overly difficult to install. Drop ceilings can be decorative or completely...

Reducing the amount of energy you use to cool your home is possible. Refer to efficiency ratings for air conditioning units provided by the U.S. Department of Energy. Alternatives to central air...

There's often nearly 1,000 square feet available out there, so converting your garage into extra living space is a great idea if you can live with keeping your cars outdoors. This article...

Converting your household to fluorescent lighting is an excellent way to increase your energy efficiency and reduce your utility bills. In most cases, the easiest way to convert to fluorescent...

So you have an old, ugly light fixture on the ceiling in your bedroom. You would like to change it, but don’t want to pay an electrician to do it for you. This article shows you how to safely...

If you've ever had to paint a ceiling, you know it can be a difficult and tedious process. Streaking can be a problem. However, with a few simple steps, you can have a ceiling that looks like it...

Fixing small cracks in your textured ceiling may seem unnecessary, but even the smallest of cracks can eventually become large ones. It's better to fix the problem early on while the job is still...

A vaulted ceiling can add a dramatic and open feeling to your home. It is possible to vault ceilings in your home without hiring a contractor but you should be comfortable with taking on such a...

Bare or old ceilings very quickly become an eyesore. Suspended ceilings are a perfect solution because they are extremely versatile and easy to repair, but they do require a lot of preparation.

Ceiling moulding is mainly for covering the gap between the wall and ceiling, though most homeowners also prefer to have a moulding that is stylish. There are three main types of ceiling...

Bamboo is rapidly becoming a popular decorating medium. More and more people are making efforts to use sustainable goods when building and remodeling thier homes. Bamboo, which grows abundantly,...

Styrofoam ceiling tiles are cheap, effective materials to dampen sound. You'll find them most often in office settings, particularly office buildings with modular walls that can be shifted at need...

If you want to finish the basement, now is a good time. Most construction workers are willing to give you a deal by up to twenty to thirty percent lower in price than in recent years. There are...

There are many ways to make a ceiling treatment from bamboo. The simplest is to nail bamboo trim in place and paint the ceiling a color similar to the bamboo. Using this method, you can add bamboo...

Ceiling tiles can be installed in many rooms of a house, including the bathroom. The installation of the tile is similar to tiling a wall or a floor. Proper measurements are necessary as is...

Installing electrical boxes such as switch, outlet or fixture boxes can add functionality and décor to your home. They can also add new hazards to both your home and the people inside if not...

The problems most people encounter with recessed light conversions are the time and work involved, as well as battling with current electrical code. But, many improvements have been made in...