Dear James: I like older styles and décor, especially some decorative metal ceilings. Can I still get the metal materials, and is the project suitable for do-it-yourselfers? — Greg C. Dear Greg: The ...

Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...

Paint: It’s a simple solution and, according to Kyle, the best option. “There are a ton of colors and it can be done for a very fair cost. Plus, you can do this on your own alone,” he says. “Just keep ...

A HUNDRED years ago, tin ceilings were the way to go for two reasons: The fire-proof plates provided a quick fix for cracking plaster, plus they were very, very cheap. These days, it’s charm, not ...

We are planning on taking down existing wood crown molding and replacing it with tin crown molding. The installer charges $10/linear foot for the installation and $3.50/linear foot to take down the ...