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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A drop ceiling—also known as a suspended ceiling—conceals the plumbing or electrical work running overhead while allowing easy ...

Q: My house had roof leaks, which are fixed, and the ceiling is damaged. Instead of fixing it, I plan to install a dropped ceiling and use it as a media room. Is this easy to do and good for acoustics ...

The suspended ceiling is one of the easiest and inexpensive ceilings to install — especially when the task calls for a flat surface that can be used to hide an existing ceiling or unsightly building ...

It's time to bring some form to their function. In the balance of form and function, drop ceilings lean heavily toward function. “The pro is that they give you speedy access to your plumbing, ductwork ...

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 ...

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 ...